Susan River

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The area is also home to more children under 15 than most similar places, though the typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than the state average.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with only 7.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with 96.5% of people using it at home. This means far fewer people use another language compared to the state and national figures.

About half of the residents—49.6%—report having no religion, which is far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.1%.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Queensland average. Many residents hold certificates or degrees in society, culture, engineering, and health.

Household incomes are strong, with a typical weekly income of $2,094, which is well above the state figure. About 21.6% of households earn $3,000 or more each week, a rate slightly higher than the national average.

Residents are in good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 20.0%, which is well below the national figure. Notably, no one in the area reported needing help with daily activities.

Local participation is high, with 20.5% of people volunteering, well above the state average. There is also a significant amount of unpaid work, with 29.5% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly.

The First Nations community is small, with 10 people. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 55, and typical personal incomes of $725 are well above the national figure.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home, which is higher than most areas. Most households are couples with children, and one-parent families are much less common than in the rest of the state.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 97.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than across Australia, and 43.2% of residents own their homes outright.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

Movement into the area is relatively low, with 30.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

The workforce is very active, with 79.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the state average. There is no unemployment in the community, and many residents work in construction.

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