Ravenshoe

Ravenshoe is far older than the national average, with 28.2% of people aged 65 and over. It has a very high First Nations population at 19.1%, while children under 15 make up a small portion of the community at 14.7%.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Only 11.2% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Queensland and national figures.

English is the primary language for 85.2% of the population. Only 3.2% of people use another language at home, a figure well below the national average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion at 45.6%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.7%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 32.7% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up just 8.3%, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $859. Very few homes earn $3,000 or more a week, at just 7.1%.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 9.3% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 31.5% of residents, most commonly arthritis.

Volunteering is common, with 19.9% of residents helping out, well above the national figure. There is also a notably high number of people who served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, but face significant hardship. Unemployment is among the highest at this level at 31.3%, and typical personal income is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinct, with 32.6% of people living alone. One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of the state, at 26%.

Almost all homes are separate houses, and 46.6% are owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $250, well below the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 52.5% of workers driving to work and no public transport stops available. Only 9.8% of the workforce works from home.

About 33.6% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is still well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare at only 2%.

Job opportunities are limited, with only 42.1% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is well above the state and national averages at 12.2%.

Ravenshoe is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.8. Many homes are far from essential services, with 0% within a 10-minute walk of public transport.