Taranganba

The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar places. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in the rest of the state.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with English, Australian, and Irish as the most common ancestries. Consequently, the share of people born overseas is far below the national figure.

English is the main language used in 91.6% of homes, which is far below the national average for linguistic diversity. Very few people—only 0.2%—speak little or no English.

About 43.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 49.3%.

While more people here have completed Year 12 than in most similar areas, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the Queensland average.

Typical weekly household income is about $1,732, which is around the same as the national figure. A higher-than-usual 12.7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 28.7% of people living with a long-term condition. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported issues.

Caregiving is common here, with a higher-than-average 28.4% of people providing unpaid care for children. There is also a higher share of Defence Force veterans than the national average.

First Nations residents in Taranganba are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the country. They also show a much higher rate of Year 12 completion and lower unemployment than most similar areas.

Families with children make up 50.5% of households, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 91.2% of homes having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the state and national figures.

Residents rely heavily on cars, as there are no public transport stops in the area. Only 5.6% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.3% of people arriving in the last five years. This includes a higher-than-usual number of recent arrivals from overseas.

More adults here are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, accommodation, and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score. However, most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or health services.