Rathdowney

The area is far older than the national figure, with 32.2% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 18.1% of the population, which is about the same as the Queensland and national averages.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.3% born here and only 8.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 90.9% of people using it only. Only 1.3% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 63.1% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.3%, which is well below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 31.7% of residents completing Year 12. Bachelor degrees or higher are held by 12.7% of adults, which is far below the Australian figure.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,109 a week. Only 5.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, as 43.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 9.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.2% of people providing this support, which is well above the national figure. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the rest of the state.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $899 is far above the national figure of $540.

Living arrangements are varied, with a high number of people living alone at 34.7%, which is far above the state average. Couples with children make up 52.4% of families.

Home ownership is very high, with 54% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Almost all dwellings are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $230.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 37.4% have two.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, at 49.4%. The unemployment rate is very low at 0.0%, with many working in agriculture, education, and manufacturing.

Rathdowney is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.2. Most homes are far from health services and public transport, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.