Pozieres

The area is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over. This is well above the national average, while children under 15 make up only 14.9% of the population.

European roots are prominent here, as 20.7% of residents were born overseas. Italian and English ancestries are particularly common, alongside Australian, Scottish, and Irish heritage.

More people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, at 14.4%. This is a little above the Queensland average, and Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

Religious affiliation is high, with 52.4% of residents identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 26.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 41.4% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national average. Just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical family earning $1,275 a week. This is well below the Queensland typical family income of $2,024.

A higher proportion of residents need help with daily activities compared to most areas, at 6.7%. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the national average at 21.6%.

Housework is a common activity, with 28.3% of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid work weekly, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher-than-usual number of Defence Force veterans.

First Nations people make up 1.9% of the population. This group is noticeably younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 17, and a typical personal income of $874, which is far above the national figure.

Family life is typical for the region, with 2.5 people per home. Over half of households are couples with children, while 21.7% of residents live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and nearly half (49.3%) are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is also much lower than usual, typically $220 a week.

Car use is common, but 10.9% of homes have no vehicle, which is well above the state average. Interestingly, 16.3% of people use public transport to get to work, far above the state figure.

The community is very stable, with only 22.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. This contrasts with a very high proportion of recent overseas arrivals at 30.2%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the local economy, employing 55.8% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.