Thargomindah

The community has a strong First Nations presence, with 13.6% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure. It is a relatively young population, and about 23.5% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the dominant language here, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home, far below the national figure. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

About 60.9% of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.7%, which is well below the national figure.

The area has a much lower rate of higher education than most places, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 38.9% completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,004, which is well above the Queensland figure. While typical household incomes are around the middle for similar areas, 13.2% of people earn over $2,000 a week, a rate much higher than most areas.

People needing help with daily activities are rare at 1.2%, well below the national figure. Long-term health conditions affect 29.2% of the population, with asthma being the most common.

Volunteering is very high at 31.7%, far above the national figure. However, very few people provide unpaid care for others, and 4.2% is among the lowest for its level.

First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the country, with a typical age of 33. This group has a very strong employment record with 0.0% unemployment, and personal incomes are far above the national figure.

A large number of people live alone—33.0%, which is well above the national figure. Other households are often couples with children, though one-parent families are much less common here than in most areas.

Rent is very affordable at a typical weekly cost of $153, far below the national figure. While 41.5% of homes are rented, a higher-than-average 34.0% are owned outright, and most dwellings are separate houses.

There is no public transport in the area, and as a result, 0.0% of people use it to commute. Most people drive to work, though a significant 31.8% walk.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.9% of people having moved house in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.

Jobs are plentiful and stable, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a full-time employment rate far above the national figure. Most people work in public administration and safety, agriculture, or construction.

The area is mostly car-dependent, but many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services and groceries. There are far more walkable amenities per 1,000 residents than the Queensland average.