Peak Crossing

Children under 15 make up 22.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The area is noticeably older than the state and national typical age of 38, with a typical resident here aged 41.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 87.3% born here. This means the share of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.8% of residents. Only 2.5% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population (55.7%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.8%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than in most similar areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Just 47.4% of residents completed Year 12, also far below the national average.

Household incomes are generally strong, with a typical weekly household income of $1,826, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Weekly personal income is also higher than most areas at $835.

Mental health conditions are reported by 9.6% of residents, which is higher than most similar areas. Other health figures, such as those needing help with daily activities, are about the same as the state and national figures.

Caring for children is very common here, with 35.9% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure of 26.3%. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other areas.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33. Their personal and household incomes are well above the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area and a low rate of people living alone.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.2% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 83.6% having three or more bedrooms, well above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of residents commuting by public transport and no one without a motor vehicle. 63.8% of workers drive to their jobs.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years, well below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.

Employment is strong, with 64.8% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work as technicians and tradespeople, with a high rate of full-time employment at 60.2%.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.4, far below the state average. Most homes are far from public transport and health services, with 0% within a 10-minute walk of transit.