Pelican

Children under 15 make up 27.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 10% of the community, a proportion much higher than most similar areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

While 10% of people use another language at home, this is still well below the Queensland figure of 13.2%. However, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 45% of residents identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 17.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though the rate of bachelor degrees is well below the state average. Most qualifications are in management, commerce, agriculture, and the environment.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, a result far below the national average.

The community is very healthy, with only 10% of people reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents require help with daily activities or report a mental health condition.

Care for children is a major activity here, with 32.1% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care for others is also slightly higher than usual.

The First Nations population is very young, with a typical age of just 14. This group earns a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. Two-thirds of families consist of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Home-loan payments are exceptionally high at a typical $5,200 per month, far above the national figure. The typical weekly rent is $364, which is about the same as the state average.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 27.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 60.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the figures for Queensland and Australia.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.