Smithlea

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 26.8% of people aged 65 and over and very few children. De facto relationships are much more common here than in the rest of the state.

Almost everyone was born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian, with no residents born overseas.

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

Religion is more common here than in most areas, with 68.3% of residents identifying as Christian and far fewer people reporting no religion compared to the national average.

Education levels are varied, but the number of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state and national figures. Many residents hold diplomas or bachelor degrees, often in agriculture and environment.

Typical weekly household and personal incomes are far below the national figure, though a small group of residents earns $2,000 or more per week, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are among the highest for areas of this level, and long-term health issues are well above the state average, though no one needs help with daily activities.

Residents are far more likely to volunteer and do unpaid housework than people in most other areas. Unpaid childcare is also more common here than in the rest of Queensland.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, making this count smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Over half of the homes are occupied by couples without children, and the number of people per home is about the same as the national average.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents and monthly home-loan payments both sitting well below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, with no public transport routes or stops available for residents.

The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving into the area over the last five years compared to the rest of Queensland.

Agriculture is the dominant industry for over half of the workforce. While full-time employment is well above the national figure, the unemployment rate is also among the highest for similar areas.

Smithlea is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of zero.