Southwood

The community is older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 42 and a total absence of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 0.0% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and German.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the 0.0% of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation for 56.1% of residents. The 35.1% who have no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Half of residents have completed Year 12, though the 14.9% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%. Qualifications are most common in society and culture, and agriculture and environment.

Typical household income is $1,812 per week, which is a little above the Queensland figure. People earning $2,000 or more a week make up 12.8%, which is a little above the state average.

Residents are in good health, with only 19.3% reporting a long-term health condition, which is much lower than the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Community spirit is very high, with 36.2% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This engagement is alongside a high rate of unpaid childcare at 38.3% and a strong history of Defence Force service.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are larger than usual with 2.7 people per home, and 72.3% are couples with children. However, 30.4% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Every home here is a separate house, far above the national average. Renting is non-existent, and 39.1% of homes are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and no stops available. This is reflected in the workplace, where 42.1% work from home, far above the national figure.

The population is stable, with only 25.9% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 81.6% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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