Numinbah Valley

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The area is much younger than most, with a typical age of 40 and very few children under 15 compared to the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home here, a figure far below the national average for language diversity.

Religious affiliation is less common than in other areas, with the proportion of people reporting no religion being far below the Queensland average.

While more adults hold a bachelor degree than in most similar areas, only 34.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are about the same as the state average, but there are far fewer high earners, with only 7.7% of households earning over $3,000 a week.

Residents here are generally healthier than average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or a need for help with daily activities compared to the state.

Volunteerism is high, with 21.3% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. However, far fewer people provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most areas.

First Nations residents are far older than the national typical age at 35, and they earn much more than the national average, with a typical personal income of $1,125.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home, though there are also more people living alone than in most other areas.

Every home in the valley is a separate house, and 38.5% are owned outright. Rent is far lower than the state average, but typical monthly mortgage payments are much higher.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes, and every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable; only 13.7% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, and those who are employed are most commonly found in construction, health care, or education.

The terrain is quite steep, and the area is strictly car-dependent, with no residents living within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.