Plainland

Plainland is home to a young population, with a typical age of 37 and a high proportion of children. About 6.4% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 83.4% born here and only 11.8% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of residents. Only 3% use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Nearly half the population, or 42.5%, report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 49.4%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,601, which is a little below the national figure. Only 12.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 34.4% of people living with a long-term health condition and 13% reporting a mental health condition.

Many residents provide unpaid care, with 29.1% caring for children and 14% providing other unpaid care. The area also has a much higher share of former Defence Force members than most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 17. This group has a higher Year 12 completion rate at 50%, which is far above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families make up 18.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 98.5% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 91.3% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as 67.3% of workers drive to work and there are no public transport stops within the community.

Plainland has seen significant movement, with 47.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 61%. However, the unemployment rate of 6% is also much higher than in most similar areas.

With a walkability score of 2.3, the area is mostly car-dependent. Only 37.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities, far below the state average.