Promisedland

The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While 8.8% of the population are children, there are no residents aged 65 and over, and the area has a very low proportion of First Nations people.

Over a quarter of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average. Most people identify as Australian or English by ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with 97.1% using it at home. This is far below the national figure for people using another language.

A large majority of the community reports no religion, at 58.8%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in the rest of the state. However, the proportion of adults with a university degree is far below the national average.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most other areas, with the usual weekly household income reaching $2,250. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much lower than average, though mental health conditions are reported at 14.7%, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 34.5% of people providing this support. This is well above the national average of 26.3%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. About 40% of households are couples with children.

Housing costs are much lower than elsewhere, with typical weekly rents of $150 and monthly home-loan payments of $500, both of which are far below state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. No one reported working from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 54.8% of residents moving in during the last five years, far above the national figure of 40.7%.

A huge majority of the workforce is employed full-time, especially in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. While many are working, the unemployment rate of 12.5% is well above the national average.

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