Teelba

Teelba is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 30 and a high proportion of children under 15. In contrast, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.8%, which is well below the state and national figures.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 6.1% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with reported ancestry are mostly Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below both the Queensland and Australian figures.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

While only 10.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a high 60% of residents have completed Year 12. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and environment, fitting the area's farming character.

Typical personal weekly incomes are well below the national figure at $599. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, which is far below state and national levels.

The community is in good health, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (25.6%) than the national figure. No residents report needing help with daily activities.

Teelba has a very high rate of community spirit, with 36.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children and housework are also much more common here than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes here are large, with an average of 3.8 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. The vast majority are couples with children.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $143, though typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the state average at $2,167.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport stops. However, 52.8% of people work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high 88.9% of people working full-time. Most of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.