Postmans Ridge

The community is notably older than the state or national figure, with 18.8% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.6% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average of 18.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia (90.1%), and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the state and nation. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 95.7% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below both the Queensland and Australian figures.

Nearly 60% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.5% of the population, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with 46.1% of people completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.2% of adults, which is far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,394, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower, with a typical weekly amount of $628.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This includes 14.5% with a mental health condition, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.9% of people providing unpaid care and 27.4% doing significant housework, both well above the national average. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 3.1% of the population. This group is far wealthier than the state or national average, with a typical weekly household income of $2,749.

Families with children are common, making up 56.2% of households. People are more likely to live in larger groups, with 2.6 people per home, and fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses (99.3%), with a very high proportion of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than across the state, as 39.7% of homes are owned outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, as only 26.4% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 61.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the state average. The most common industries for workers are retail trade and education.

Postmans Ridge is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.