Quilpie

The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most other areas.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.7% born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national averages. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is more religious than most, as the 32.3% of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion at 46.4% is also far below the national figure.

Typical household income is well below the national figure, but personal income is actually a little above the national average. This suggests a gap between individual earnings and total household wealth.

Residents are more likely to have long-term health conditions than most, with 32.1% reporting one, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is exceptionally high here, with 31.1% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the town and experiences a 0.0% unemployment rate, which is far below the national figure of 12.3%.

A high proportion of people live alone—37.8%, which is far above the national figure. This is despite the town having a higher-than-usual number of children.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents and mortgage payments far below national levels. Most homes are separate houses, with 90.3% of dwellings fitting this type.

Cars are essential for the community; there are no public transport routes or stops, and 0% of people commute using public transport.

The area has seen significant movement, with 38.4% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is a strong point for the town, with 71.1% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Most people work in public administration, safety, or agriculture.

The town is quite walkable for residents, with over 80% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks.