Purga

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Born in Australia, 85.2% of residents have a local birthplace, meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

Over half of the population (53.7%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.5%, which is well below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is far below the national average. Only 43.1% have completed Year 12, which is also far below the state figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,710, which is about the same as the state average. About 21% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure slightly higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national figure, affecting 33.3% of residents. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

A high number of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most areas.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population. For this group, a typical personal income of $1,062 is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home and very few people living alone. Most households are couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 90.3% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 40.3% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 82.7% owning two or more.

The community is very stable, with only 26.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is slightly above the national figure at 60.7%. The most common industries for workers are construction, health care, and education.

Purga is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, schools, or groceries.