Oman Ama

The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52 and over a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 9.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.9% were born overseas. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, Scottish, and German.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national average for language diversity. No residents speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion at 45.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder are mostly Christian.

The area has a very high rate of school completion, with 90.9% of residents finishing Year 12, far above the national figure of 58.8%. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher are far fewer than the national average.

Typical weekly personal income is $900, slightly above the national figure. While typical household income is about the same as the national average, typical family income is well below at $1,374.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 48.4% of people, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Despite this, no one reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 42.9%, far above the national figure. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework and caring for children.

The First Nations population is very small. The typical age for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents is 68, far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 20.7% of the community, which is well above the national figure.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the national figure at $2,167. In contrast, typical weekly rent is far below the national average at $200.

The area is entirely without public transport, with no stops or routes serving the community.

The population has seen significant movement recently, with 61.5% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, at 64.3%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the Queensland average.