Suttor

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than the state or national figures, at 12.0%. It is a young community, with the typical resident aged 35, which is noticeably younger than the national average of 38.

Only 8.0% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries reported are English and Australian.

English is the main language, though 5.3% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, no residents reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is low, with 17.3% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than the state and national averages, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 24.3% completing Year 12.

Typical family and household incomes are well below the national average, yet typical personal income is far above the national figure at $1,833 per week. This suggests a divide, with 11.4% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.

The community is very healthy, with a long-term health condition rate of 10.7%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with 0.0% of people volunteering and only 5.7% doing significant housework, both of which are far below the state average.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 33 and a typical personal income of $2,250, which is far above the national figure.

Homes in Suttor are large, with 4.3 people per home, a figure far above the Queensland average of 2.5.

Renting is expensive here, with a typical weekly rent of $670, which is far above the national average. There is also higher pressure on space, with 0.90 people per bedroom.

Commuting is unusual for a rural area, with 37.0% using public transport, far above the national average of 3.1%. This is despite the area having no public transport stops or routes.

The population is very stable, with only 17.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Mining is the dominant industry, employing 59.3% of the workforce. Full-time employment is far above the national average at 70.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.