Queenton

The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 9.6% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, well above the national figure of 3.2%. Children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, and those in de facto relationships are more common than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.3% born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the primary language here, and only 2.5% of people use another language at home, far below the 22.3% national figure. Consequently, almost everyone speaks English well.

Religious affiliation is higher than in many other areas, as those with no religion make up 35.4% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 34.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%. Only 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are well below national figures, with the usual household earning $1,231 a week compared to the Australian typical of $1,746. Only 11.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, as 31.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with a higher than average 9.4% of people living with a mental health condition.

Participation in community activities is quite low; volunteers make up 12.4% of the population, and those providing unpaid care are much fewer than in most other areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 20. While Year 12 completion is far above the national average at 49.3%, unemployment is much higher at 23.4%.

Family structures are distinctive, with one-parent families making up 24.9% of the area, far above the national average of 14.1%. People living alone are also much more common than in most areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, and renting is much more common than usual at 37.7%. However, costs are far lower than the national average, with typical weekly rents at just $209.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and very few people work from home. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, making it highly dependent on private vehicles.

About 34.8% of the population moved in the last five years. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most similar areas.

While full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.2%, fewer adults overall are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.7, far below the state average. While many residents can walk to groceries, very few have easy access to parks, schools, or health services.