Skyring Reserve

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the state and national averages. While there are many children, there are no seniors aged 65 and over, and de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other similar areas.

This is a community with very little overseas influence, as no residents were born outside Australia. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

A higher proportion of people here report having no religion compared to most areas, sitting well above both the Queensland and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree or having completed Year 12 compared to the state and national averages.

Typical weekly family and household incomes are a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are about the same as the state average, though very few people earn more than $2,000 a week.

Long-term health and mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas. However, no residents require help with daily activities, a figure well below the national average.

Volunteerism is very high, with 35.9% of residents volunteering—a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with a high rate of people providing unpaid childcare.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0% of the population, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes tend to be slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. The area is almost entirely made up of couples, with no one-parent families reported.

Housing costs are notably low, with typical monthly home-loan payments and weekly rents sitting far below the state and national figures.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area and no one works from home.

The community has seen some movement, with 40% of people moving in within the last five years, which is about the same as the national average.

The local workforce is very active, with a higher rate of people working or looking for work than in most similar areas and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most residents work in management, agriculture, or mining.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.