Pratten

The area is far older than most, with 24% of residents aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of First Nations people than the state or national average, at 8.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English is the most common ancestry at 45.4%. Only 12.7% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 89.1% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

About half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 38% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 27.9% of people completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Earnings are among the lowest for this level, with a typical household income of $809 a week. This is far below the Queensland typical of $1,675.

Health challenges are common here, as 36.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is much higher than the national figure, and 14.8% of residents have a mental health condition.

Many residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework, though only 10.1% volunteer. This is well below the state and national averages.

There are 19 First Nations people in the area. On average, they are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state and nation, with a typical age of 20.

Nearly 30% of people live alone, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most areas. Homes are generally small, with 2.2 people per household.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with 97.9% of homes being separate houses. A striking 57.4% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Most people drive to work, though 19.1% work from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 46.2% of people moving house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 13.3%, which is well above the national figure. Common industries include agriculture, health care, and retail.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.