Telina

The area has a young feel, with 20.5% of the population being children under 15, which is a little above the national figure. About 4.6% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.

Most of the population was born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.8% of the community. This is higher than many similar areas, though it is well below the Queensland figure of 22.7%.

English is the main language for 88.6% of residents. While 7.9% of people use another language at home—which is higher than in most similar areas—this is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 41% of people here have no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Over half of the community identifies with Christianity.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.

The community is relatively wealthy, with typical weekly family incomes of $2,344, which is a little above the national figure. About 15.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate well above the national average.

About 30.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 9.5% of the population.

Family life is a big part of this area, with 32.4% of people caring for children unpaid—a rate well above the national figure. Around 17.4% of the community also spend time volunteering.

First Nations residents in Telina have a typical personal income of $612, which is a little above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 15.9%, which is well above the national average.

Families with children are common here, making up 61.4% of households. About 26.1% of people live alone, which is a little above the Queensland average.

Homes here are typically large, with 86.9% having three or more bedrooms, and 86.5% are separate houses. Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, at 32%.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 73.5% of people driving to work and only 3.2% working from home. Despite this, 97.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.

The community has seen some movement, with 34.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 11.5% of the population.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.1%. Many residents work in manufacturing or as technicians and tradespeople.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While parks and transport are easy to reach on foot, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.