Oakdale

The typical resident is 58, which is far older than the Queensland average of 38. This age profile is reflected in the population, with 55.1% being seniors and only 8.2% of residents being children under 15.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, or German. Only 6.1% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the main language for 75.5% of residents. While 8.2% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Christianity is very common here, with 75.5% of residents identifying with the faith. Only 10.2% of people report no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 27.5% of residents completing Year 12. Just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly family income is $1,562, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Heart disease and arthritis are the most common long-term health conditions. About 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the national figure of 5.8%.

Unpaid housework is common, with 27.9% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it, well above the state average. However, volunteering is low at 11.6%.

First Nations people are few in number here. Among them, the typical personal income is $725 and the typical age is 30, both of which are well above state and national figures.

One-parent families make up 28.6% of the community, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. Other households are typically couples, often without children.

Housing costs are much lower than average, with a typical monthly home-loan payment of $800 and weekly rents around $250.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes available. About 14.3% of workers operate from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 34% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is concentrated in agriculture, transport, and public safety. While 61.9% are employed full-time, only 48.8% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.