South Nanango

The community is far older than most, with 31.1% of people aged 65 and over and a typical resident aged 55. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.4%, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas origins are far fewer than in the state or nation. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious patterns are similar to the state, with 45.6% identifying as Christian and 40.8% reporting no religion.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 29.7% of residents completing Year 12 and just 6.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very low, with the typical personal weekly income at $459, far below the national figure of $805. Only 6.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 43.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 12% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a strong feature of the area, with 18.6% providing unpaid care and 30.3% doing significant housework. Notably, 7.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 4.8% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 29, noticeably older than the state average of 23.

Living arrangements are varied, with a higher than usual 29.8% of people living alone. One-parent families are also more common here than in most areas at 17.9%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 50.6% owned outright, far above the national figure. Because of this, typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than average at $1,111.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and the typical drive to the city taking 128 minutes.

About 35.6% of the population moved in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Workforce participation is among the lowest for its level at 34.1%, while the unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or shops.