Paddys Green

The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 6.4% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 20.2% of the population, a higher rate than most similar areas.

Italian heritage is a notable feature here, with 21.2% of residents claiming Italian ancestry and 3.5% born in Italy. Overall, 17.5% of the population was born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the national average.

A higher number of people use another language at home (13.3%) and speak little or no English (2.7%) compared to most similar areas. This is largely driven by Italian, which is the most common non-English language spoken.

About 40.5% of residents report no religion, which is similar to the Queensland average. Christianity is the most common affiliation, accounting for 44.9% of the community.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,571, which is about the same as the state average. While 20.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, only 4.1% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure well below the national average.

Residents are notably healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 19.0% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is lower than usual, with only 11.4% of people volunteering, which is much lower than most similar areas. Unpaid care for others is also less common here at 9.1%.

There are 26 First Nations people living in the area. On average, First Nations households earn $900 a week, which is far below the Queensland figure of $1,517.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. This is consistent with a high rate of couples with children (58.7%) and a higher-than-average proportion of one-parent families at 16.7%.

The community is dominated by detached houses, making up 94.4% of dwellings. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 17.6% of households renting, while 40% own their home outright.

Car dependence is total, with 0% of the population using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 41.5% owning two and 24.6% owning three.

The population is very stable; only 24% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 4.2%.

A high proportion of the community is working or looking for work at 65%. The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 38.5% of people employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Paddys Green is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.