Pomona

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with the typical resident aged 49 and 23.3% of people aged 65 and over. This is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.6% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.5% of the population. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below both the Queensland and Australian figures.

A majority of residents do not identify with a religion, at 51.5%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are relatively high, with 19.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or more. However, this is well below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are lower than most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,384, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Mental health conditions are a little more common here than the national average, and 5.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 30.7% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the national figure.

The First Nations community is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 20. Household incomes for First Nations people are well above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up 51.5% of all families.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 97.8% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 44.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Most residents rely on cars, as only 0.2% of people commute by public transport. The drive time to the city is 86 minutes, which is higher than most areas.

The area has seen some movement, with 37.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national average.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 48.2%. The most common industries for workers are health care, construction, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 38.2% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed.