Tanby

Tanby is much younger than most areas, with children under 15 making up 22.7% of the population. The typical resident is 38, and there are far fewer seniors here than in the rest of Australia.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.8% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

About 46.1% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 48.5%.

Qualification levels are lower than the national average, with 46.6% having completed Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 14.9% of adults, which is far below the Australian figure.

Income levels are much higher than usual, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,299. A striking 27.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, well above the state average.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 25.3% reporting a long-term health condition. Very few people—just 2.9%—need help with daily activities.

The area has a strong focus on home life, with a much higher proportion of people caring for children unpaid (34.1%) and doing significant housework compared to the rest of Australia.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older and earns significantly more than First Nations people typically do across Queensland and Australia.

Homes are larger than average, with 3.0 people per dwelling. The area is dominated by families, as very few people live alone (11.8%) compared to the state average.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 89.3% of which have three or more bedrooms. Very few people rent (8.0%), and typical monthly mortgage payments are well above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 0 public transport stops available. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and only 11.3% of people work from home.

Migration is common here, with 39.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 5.9% of the population.

Working rates are high, with 67.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in mining, health care, and education.

Tanby is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.