Palmwoods

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with typical residents aged 43 and nearly 20% aged 65 or over. However, there is also a strong presence of children, with 18.5% of the population under 15.

While 17.4% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most of the population has English, Australian, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language here, with 91.9% of people using it at home. Only 3.8% of residents use another language, which is well below the Queensland and national averages.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 20.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Local schools are larger than in most similar areas and have a much higher average school advantage score.

Typical household income is $1,738 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. Higher earners are present, with 19.2% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

More people here have long-term health conditions (30.7%) and need help with daily activities (6.6%) compared to most other areas. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.

Local residents are active in their community, with 16.9% volunteering and 24% spending 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the state average.

First Nations people in Palmwoods have higher than average outcomes, with a First Nations unemployment rate of 6.9% and a Year 12 completion rate of 48.5%, which is far above the national average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 56.9% of families.

The area is dominated by separate houses (90.4%), and 84.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common here than in the rest of the state, while typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $430.

Most people rely on cars, though 60.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. It is very quick to reach the nearest stop, with a typical walk of only 2 minutes.

The area has seen high turnover recently, with 44.5% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5.3% of the population.

The local workforce is largely employed in health care, construction, and retail. Full-time employment is much lower here than in most similar areas, at 52.6%.

The town is considered somewhat walkable, though many homes are far from groceries and health services. On the plus side, 85.3% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park.