South Bingera

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. Children under 15 make up 19.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for nearly 89% of the population. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

About 47.8% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 39.3%, which is around the middle for similar areas.

Education levels are far below the state and national averages, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 36.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,381 a week. Only 11.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

The community has higher health needs than most areas, with 33.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. Help with daily activities is needed by 7.7% of residents, which is a little above the national average.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 14.2% of people providing such support. The area also has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other places.

First Nations people make up 4.9% of the community. The First Nations population is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 17.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per household. The area has far fewer people living alone compared to the national average.

Detached houses make up 98.6% of all homes, and 90% of these have three or more bedrooms. Renting is very rare here, with only 9.1% of households renting their home.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the state average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded.

The unemployment rate is 5.7%, which is higher than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and retail trade.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 2.2% of homes are near a park.