Speewah

The area is far older than most, with 20.8% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.1%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 26.6% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 45.4% and 34.7% respectively.

Most residents speak only English (88.1%), though the proportion of people using another language at home (7.5%) is higher than in most similar areas. Very few people speak little or no English.

A majority of residents (54.9%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are higher than most similar areas, with 20.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have completed Year 12, though this is still well below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,521, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Around 14.1% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health statistics are around the middle for similar areas, with 28.6% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 11.6%.

Volunteerism is high at 20.1%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.7% of people providing care and 30.8% doing significant unpaid housework.

The First Nations community in Speewah is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 36. Personal income for this group is also far above the national figure.

Nearly half of families are couples with children (47.1%), and almost as many are couples without (45.6%). One-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

Almost all homes are separate houses (97.4%), and renting is very rare at only 8.4%. Many residents own their homes outright, with 42.7% doing so, far above the national figure.

The area is highly reliant on cars, with 98.2% of homes owning at least one vehicle. However, 19.8% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.4% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals are also rare at 2.2%.

About 58.6% of adults are working or looking for work, with 54.5% in full-time roles. The most common industries are health care, education, and construction.

Speewah is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.