Pampas

The community has a very high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 11.5%, well above the national figure of 3.2%. It is a young area where 25.6% are children, while seniors make up only 12.8%, which is much lower than most areas.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, as 62.8% identify as Christian. This means the 25.6% who claim no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are mixed; while 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the 37.3% who completed Year 12 is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,875, which is a little above the Queensland figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national trend.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term health condition and 17.9% reporting a mental health condition.

This is a highly active community where 29.2% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also more common than usual.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 15, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Homes here are typically large, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, making up 67.2% of the community.

Every home in Pampas is a separate house, and 91.7% have three or more bedrooms. Half of all homes are owned outright, and typical rents are well below the national figure at $243 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Many households have four or more vehicles.

Movement into the area is high, with 40.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Employment is strong, with 67.7% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Pampas is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.4. There are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.