Ringtail Creek

The community is far older than the national figure, with 23.2% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.3%, which is well below the Queensland average.

About 21.2% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 51.7%.

English is the main language for 88.7% of the population. While 5.9% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents (55.7%) report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Half of the residents (51.5%) have completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure at 16.4%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,602, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. However, very few households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than across Australia, affecting 10.3% of people. Conversely, the number of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the national average.

The area has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (5.7%) than most similar areas. However, volunteer rates are a little below the national figure.

The First Nations population is small, consisting of 3 people. The typical age for this group is just 9 years, which is far younger than the state average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 20.0%. At the same time, far fewer people live alone compared to the national figure.

Every home in the area is a separate house. Outright ownership is far above the national average, with 39.7% of homes having no mortgage.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

About 36.0% of residents moved here in the last five years, though no recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 47.9%. Construction is the most common industry, employing 17.7% of the workforce.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Queensland average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.