Tarong

The area is far older than most, with 28.5% of people aged 65 and over and a typical age of 52. Children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those who identify with an ancestry most commonly name Australian or English. Only 11.4% were born overseas, which is far below the Queensland and national averages.

English is the only language used at home by 84.5% of the population. No residents reported using another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A high number of residents report having no religion, at 46.1%. This is well above both the Queensland and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.8% having completed Year 12. Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up just 5.4% of the population, far below the national average.

Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical household earning $1,047 a week, far below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, as 34.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes a mental health rate of 14.0%, which is among the highest for its level.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 6.7%, well above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is less common here than in most areas.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably younger than the state average with a typical age of 19. Their typical personal income of $349 is far below the national figure.

Living alone is more common here than elsewhere, accounting for 30.9% of households. This is consistent with the high number of seniors living in the community.

Every home in Tarong is a separate house, and 48.5% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rent is much lower than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $205.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. It is a long trip to the city, taking 136 minutes by car.

The population is very stable, with only 19.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, at 40.7%. The unemployment rate is among the highest for its level at 14.7%.

Tarong is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any resident.