Spreadborough

The community is exceptionally young, with a typical age of 32 and very few seniors. About 16.4% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian or English. No residents were born overseas, which is far below the Queensland average.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This lack of linguistic diversity is far below the national figure.

Nearly half the population (47.3%) reports having no religion, which is well above both the state and national figures. The remainder are mostly Christian.

Qualifications are generally lower than in other areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, over half of residents completed Year 12, which is slightly below the state average.

This is a high-income area where the typical personal weekly income is $1,424, far above the national figure of $805. A quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy very good health, with only 9.1% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Care for children is a major priority here, with 50% of people providing unpaid childcare. While 8.3% of residents have served in the Defence Force, there are no active volunteers in the area.

The First Nations community here is notably young, with a typical age of just 12. Personal incomes for First Nations residents are also much higher than the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that 23.9% of families are one-parent households.

Housing costs are high, with typical monthly home loans at $2,800 and weekly rents at $450, both of which are well above state and national averages.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. No one works from home, and the majority of residents drive to work.

The population is very stable, with only 23.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 82.8% of people working full-time. Over half of the workforce is employed in the mining industry.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.