Taroomball

The community is notably young, with a typical age of 35 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 22.4%. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas, reaching 17.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage predominantly list English, Scottish or Irish ancestry. Only 10.4% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at 2.3%, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Nearly half of the population, 49.4%, identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 41.5%, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

While 54.0% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion with a bachelor degree or higher is 14.3%, well below the national figure. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, with qualifications often in engineering and management.

Incomes are high here, with the typical household earning $2,466 a week, well above the state average. A striking 35.3% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthy; only 24.8% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the Queensland average. Mental health conditions are also less common here at 6.6%.

Childcare is a major focus, with 32.3% of people providing unpaid care for children, well above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of young families in the area.

There are 53 First Nations people in the area, and their typical age is far younger than the state average at just 13 years. Household income for this group is $2,249, which is well above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. Very few people live alone (12.4%), as the area is dominated by couples with children.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 95.0% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms. Renters pay a typical weekly rent of $460, which is well above the state figure.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 50.3% of homes owning two vehicles. Only 0.7% of people use public transport to get to work, as there are no public transport stops in the area.

The community is highly mobile, with 51.3% of residents arriving within the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Job seekers and workers are more active here than in most similar areas, with 71.1% working or looking for work. Common industries include health care, mining, and education.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, though 56.9% are near a park.