Springsure

The community is noticeably older than the rest of the state, with the typical resident aged 42 and 20.9% of the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 18.5% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

The area is very homogenous, with 84.3% of people born in Australia and only 5.2% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with overseas roots mainly identify as English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the primary language for 86.7% of the community. Only 2.4% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Faith remains common here, with 61.8% of people identifying as Christian. This is reflected in the fact that those with no religion make up 25.3% of the population, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Formal qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 36.4% of residents completing Year 12 and 10.3% holding a bachelor degree. However, there is a high number of schools for the number of children.

Typical incomes are notably high, with the typical personal weekly income at $949, well above the national figure. This is reflected in the workforce, where 15.5% of people earn over $2,000 a week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.3% of people, which is about the same as the state average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common conditions affecting the community.

Volunteering is very common in Springsure, with 26.2% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average of 14.1%.

First Nations people make up 4.0% of the population. While the typical personal income for this group is far above the national figure at $900, Year 12 completion is much lower at 21.7%.

A high number of people live alone (32.5%), which is well above the state average. Despite this, couples with children still make up 52.4% of families.

Detached houses dominate the landscape at 91.2%, and most have three or more bedrooms. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $200, far below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, with 56% of workers driving to work and only 7% working from home. Surprisingly, public transport use is higher than in most similar areas, though there are no formal stops in the town.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.1% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by mining, which employs 21.5% of the workforce. This has led to a very low unemployment rate of 1.9%, well below the national figure.

The town is somewhat walkable, with 70% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services. This is far above the state average for access to health services.