Qunaba

The population is significantly older than the state and national figures, with 25.4% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15.2%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish. Only 10.8% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the 27.7% seen across Australia.

English is the primary language here, spoken by 95% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, and none report speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 57.5% of residents identifying as such. Another 37.7% of people report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

A higher than usual number of adults hold bachelor degrees or higher, at 19%. While this is a little below the state average, it is higher than most similar areas, with many residents qualified in engineering, management, and education.

Incomes are generally around the middle for similar areas. The typical household earns $1,619 a week, which is about the same as the Queensland figure of $1,675.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 38% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis and mental health are the most reported conditions.

A higher than usual 5.4% of residents have served in the Defence Force. Unpaid housework is also more common here than in the rest of the state, with 25.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week.

The First Nations community is small, with 39 people, but they are far younger than the state average with a typical age of 15. Their personal income is also much higher than the national figure.

Families are the norm, with 53.8% being couples with children. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state, at only 19%.

The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, and 45.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Homes here are typically large, with 92.7% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as every single home has a motor vehicle. Only 1% of people use public transport to get to work, and very few work from home.

About 36.8% of the population moved here in the last five years, though no recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas, at 63.7%. Many residents work in health care, education, or agriculture.

Qunaba is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6. Most residents live within walking distance of a park, but almost none can walk to groceries, health services, or schools.