Tarome

The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than both Queensland and Australia. While 18.5% of the population are children under 15, there are very few people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Australian, and German ancestry. Only 5.2% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 94.8% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home or speaks little to no English, which is far below the state and national averages.

The community is more religious than most, with 68.1% identifying as Christian. The 26.7% who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and only 36.9% completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,312 a week. However, 11% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

While 23.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, this is well below the national figure. Around 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state average.

Residents are very active in unpaid work, with 23.9% volunteering and 20.2% providing unpaid care. This is well above the national figures, and 31.2% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. The very small number of First Nations residents recorded have a typical age of 48, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Over half of the homes are couples with children, and only 20.8% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 91.7% of all homes. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 12.5% of households renting.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to get to work and no public transport stops available. This is reflected in the fact that every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is quite stable, with only 25.2% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.7%, though the unemployment rate is also much higher at 9.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the walkability score is 0.0. Residents must rely on cars for all amenities due to the lack of street connectivity and the steep terrain.