St Ruth

This is a very young community, with 28.5% of people under 15, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.7% of the population, well below the state and national averages.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80% of residents born in Australia. Only 3% were born overseas, a figure far below both the state and national levels.

English is the only language used at home by 86.1% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the main faith for 71.5% of the population. Only 13.3% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Most adults have a certificate III or IV, and 52.5% finished Year 12, though this is well below the national figure. Only 4.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is a little above the Queensland figure. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result far below the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.9% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. Long-term health conditions generally are lower than most areas, affecting 24.8% of people.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 26.4% of people volunteering, far above the national rate of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also more common than usual, involving 30% of the community.

The First Nations population is very small, with 0 residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The typical age for this group is 61, far older than the national figure.

Homes are large, with an average of 3.2 people per household, well above the national figure. The community is mostly made up of couples with children, who account for 75.6% of families.

Every home in St Ruth is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Rents are far below the national figure at $220 a week, and typical mortgage payments are also very low at $509 a month.

Cars are essential as no one uses public transport to commute, and every home has at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is far more common here than elsewhere, at 31.6%.

The community is very stable, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Employment is very high, with 80.3% of people working full-time and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. More than half the workforce (51.3%) works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk for any resident.