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The community is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 53 and 33.9% of people aged 65 or over. It also has a First Nations population of 9.2%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas than the national average. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common following Australian heritage.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and the proportion is far below both the Queensland and Australian figures.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.3%, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 26.9% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. This is consistent with the typical resident having a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Income levels are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $809, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

The area has a much higher rate of long-term health conditions than most areas, at 36.8%. This is reflected in the fact that 8.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is common here, with 19.8% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations people in Texas are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state and have a typical personal income of $390, which is well below the national figure.

Many people live alone—39.4% of households—which is far above the national average. Because of this, the typical home has only 2.1 people, much lower than most areas.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents of $200 and a high rate of outright home ownership at 49.1%. Most people live in separate houses, though they are smaller than usual, with far fewer homes having three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 65.6% of people driving to work and very few using public transport. About 7.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.

Around 37.5% of residents moved in the last five years. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.0% of the population, which is slightly above the national figure.

While full-time employment is around the middle for its level, the unemployment rate is a little above the national average at 8.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or health care.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While health services are within a 15-minute walk for many, most other amenities are harder to reach on foot.