Oakey

The area has a significant First Nations population and a higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar places. While the typical resident is 40, about 19.3% of the community are seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 9.3% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or German ancestry.

English is the main language for 87.6% of the community. While the number of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains well below the Queensland average.

The community is more religious than most similar areas, with 55.8% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 36.9%.

Incomes are generally lower here than in the rest of the state. The typical household earns $1,213 a week, and only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common, as 36.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. About 9.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

A striking 8.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a rate well above the national average. However, volunteering is much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 20, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Typical personal income for this group is $517 a week.

One-parent families are very common here, making up 23.7% of households, which is well above the national figure. About 27.3% of people live alone.

Homes here are typically large, with 84.3% having three or more bedrooms, and 92% are separate houses. Renting is more common than in most areas, and the typical weekly rent is $265.

The town is almost entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and there are no public transport stops. Only 4.9% of people work from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.6% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.0% of the population.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.2%, though the unemployment rate is also higher than most areas at 6.8%. Many residents work in manufacturing, labouring, or trades.

Oakey is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While 80% of homes are within a short walk of a park, very few are near health services or groceries.