South East Nanango

The area is far older than the national figure, with 28.5% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a higher First Nations population than most areas, at 7.0%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.7% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.8%.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.5% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large proportion of the community has no religion (43.6%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 26.8% completing Year 12.

Income levels are among the lowest for its level, with a typical weekly household income of $955, far below the Queensland figure of $1,675.

Health challenges are common here; 41.9% of people have a long-term health condition, and 13.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.

While few people care for children, 19.3% provide other forms of unpaid care, and 5.4% have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face severe financial hardship with a typical personal income of $362, well below the national figure.

Household sizes are typical for the region, though nearly half of all homes (44.1%) consist of couples without children.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses, with 58.5% owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Renting is very rare here, at only 6.8%.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 26.6% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While full-time employment is higher than the state average, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level, and the unemployment rate is a high 10.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.