Ryan

This is a young-leaning community where 24.8% of residents are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. About 5.7% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is much higher than in most other similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.5% of the population, which is far below the Queensland and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 90.5% of the community. While 5.7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still well below the state and national averages.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 44.8% of people identifying as Christian and 41.9% reporting no religion, a figure slightly above the national average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes here are among the highest at this level, with 39.4% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical personal weekly income is $1,218, which is well above the national figure of $805.

The community is healthier than most, with only 21.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below both the Queensland and national averages.

About 13.3% of residents provide unpaid care, and 3.5% have served in the Defence Force. However, volunteering rates are much lower than most areas at 10.8%.

First Nations residents in Ryan are noticeably younger than those across Australia, with a typical age of 21. They also earn significantly more than the national average, with a typical personal income of $1,374.

Families with children are common, making up 70.8% of households. At the same time, 30.3% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is predominantly separate houses, and 42.4% are owned outright, far above the national average. Renting is much more common here than in similar areas, with a typical weekly rent of $369.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. This is reflected in the fact that 0% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.4% of residents having moved house in the last five years, which is about the same as the national figure.

The workforce is very active, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 72.3% of adults working or looking for work. Employment is heavily concentrated in mining, which accounts for 30% of jobs.

Ryan is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.8, far below the Queensland average. Most essential services like groceries and health clinics are not within a 15-minute walk.