Placid Hills

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian averages of 38. While the area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas, those in de facto relationships are much fewer than in the rest of the state.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national figures. English and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 94.1% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national and state averages, and virtually no one speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 64.7%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below both the Queensland and Australian figures.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the state average.

Typical household income is a little above the state and national figures, reaching $1,965 a week. About 20% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with a higher rate of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. A higher proportion of residents need help with daily activities compared to the national figure.

A higher number of people serve in the Defence Force here than in most similar areas. Unpaid housework is also more common than in the rest of the state, though volunteering is lower than in most similar areas.

There are 25 First Nations people in the area. They have a typical personal income of $687 and a household income of $2,083, both of which are well above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is a little above the national average and is consistent with the fact that very few people live alone.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 98.5% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare, with only 6.5% of households renting, far below the state average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 71.9% of people drive to work and very few work from home.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Common industries include agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as health care and retail.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.