South Kolan

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and national figures of 38. Around 19.6% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, and 4.9% are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Most residents were born in Australia (79.4%), which is far below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the main language for 87.4% of people, though 5.7% use another language at home. This is higher than most similar areas, even though it remains far below the national average.

About 42.7% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common faith at 44.5%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 9.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Queensland figure of 21.9%, and only 35.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical family income is $1,588 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the national average.

Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 32.3% having a long-term health condition and 11% reporting a mental health condition. This is well above the national figures.

A much higher share of the community served in the Defence Force (5.1%) compared to the national figure of 2.8%. However, rates of volunteering and unpaid childcare are lower than in most areas.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of 19. This is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24, and the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Nearly half of all households are couples with children, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Detached houses dominate the landscape, and 41.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 12.0%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 62.3% of people drive to work and 0.7% of homes have no vehicle. There are no public transport stops within the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 30% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing are major employers here (18.3%), alongside health care and social assistance. About 56.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.2. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.