Port Curtis

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian averages of 38. About 6.8% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.1% born here. Only 4.2% of people were born overseas, a figure that is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 89% speaking it only. Only 1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 40.1% of people report having no religion, which is a little above the national average. Christianity is the most common faith, held by 46.9% of the population.

Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 31.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Money is tight here, with the typical personal weekly income of $695 being lower than the state and national averages. Only 2.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far below the national figure.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32% of people living with a long-term health condition. Additionally, 8.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest for its level at 7.7%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. However, 24.7% of people do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is well above the state average.

There are 21 First Nations people in the area, and 14.3% speak a First Nations language, which is a little above the national average. Those who identify as First Nations are typically younger and earn more than the national typical personal income.

The community has a high number of single-person homes, with 39.3% of people living alone. One-parent families are also very common at 25.4%, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 34.6% are owned outright, which is well above the national average. Monthly mortgage payments are far below the national figure, typically costing $1,043.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport and there are no PT stops. Only 3.8% of homes do not have a motor vehicle, which is well below the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to most areas, at 57.5%. Full-time employment is also well below the national average at 52.2%, with many residents working as labourers or in community services.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or groceries.