Plainby

The area has a significant First Nations population of 12.5%, which is well above the Queensland average. While the typical resident is far older than most Australians at 48, there are relatively few seniors aged 65 and over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language used at home in this community, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the state and national averages.

The community is more religious than most, with 60.7% identifying as Christian and a much lower share of people reporting no religion compared to the rest of the country.

About 46.5% of residents finished Year 12, which is far below the national figure. Qualifications are spread across several fields, including agriculture, engineering, and health.

Typical household and personal incomes are lower than the national figure, but a higher proportion of households earn over $3,000 a week and 14.3% of individuals earn $2,000 or more.

Mental health conditions are reported by 14.3% of residents, which is well above the national average. About 30.4% of the population lives with a long-term health condition.

This is a highly active community, with a far higher rate of volunteers (31.0%) and people doing heavy housework than the state average. Additionally, 8.9% of residents served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of just 12. Their personal and household incomes are well above the Queensland and Australian figures.

Living arrangements vary, with 32.0% of people living alone, well above the national average. Most homes contain two people, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in Plainby is a separate house, and 44.0% are owned outright. While monthly mortgage payments are much higher than usual, typical weekly rents are well below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a drive time to the city of 119 minutes. However, 31.3% of the workforce works from home, far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 9.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Employment is strong, with 76.2% of adults working or looking for work and no one currently unemployed. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.