Summerholm

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Only 12.4% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the Queensland figure of 22.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 95.4% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national average.

About 42.9% of residents reported having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51.9%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. About 49.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical household income is $1,762 a week, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

Residents experience health challenges more often than most, with 35.0% having a long-term condition—well above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with 7.3% of people needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of life here, as 32.9% of people care for children—well above the national figure of 26.3%. Additionally, 6.5% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

There are 22 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 38, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are larger than most, with 2.8 people per home. Very few people live alone (12.9%), which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Large homes are common, with 85.3% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 68.9% of people driving to work. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is relatively stable, though 34.6% of people have moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 63.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. Common industries for residents include healthcare, education, and public administration.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any home.