Petford

The area is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 66 and half the population being seniors. There are no children under 15 living here, and First Nations people make up 13.6% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure.

Residents are almost entirely born in Australia, with no overseas births recorded. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, and the proportion of people using other languages is far below the national figure.

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 68.2%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 13% completing Year 12.

Incomes are very low; the typical weekly household income is $700, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

While no one needs help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are more common than in most areas, affecting 31.8% of residents. Heart disease and arthritis are the most frequent conditions reported.

Unpaid care for children is non-existent here, though 13.6% of people provide some form of unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure.

First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 55. Their typical personal income of $350 is well below the national figure.

Homes are small, with an average of 1.6 people per household, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure, sitting at just $347.

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

About 31.8% of people moved here in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 31.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.