Tarzali

The community is far older than most areas, with 20.2% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.6% of the population, which is about the same as the Queensland average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 35.0%.

English is the primary language for 78.9% of the community. While 7.0% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, no residents reported speaking little or no English.

A large number of residents have no religion, at 44.1%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.7%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 41.9% of people completing Year 12. However, 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Typical incomes are well below the national figures, with a typical household earning $1,383 a week. Only 8.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure far below the state average.

About 27.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is around the middle for its level. Mental health conditions are reported by 6.5% of residents, which is lower than most areas.

The area has a much higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework than most similar areas. There is also a strong military connection, with 5.4% of people having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 39. This group is also more likely to speak a First Nations language, at 25.0%, and has a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure.

Families with children make up 47.0% of households. About 22.3% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 98.6% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 50.0% of homes owned outright, far above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. However, 23.0% of people work from home, which is well above the state figure.

The community is very stable, as only 27.2% of people have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Interestingly, 13.9% of the population are recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 55.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national average. Common industries for those employed include health care and social assistance, and agriculture, forestry and fishing.

Tarzali is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.