The Gap

This is a young community where the typical resident is 33, which is five years younger than the national figure. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, and 16.5% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Born overseas make up 24.6% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. While most residents have Australian or English ancestry, there is a notable Filipino presence, with 7.5% of people claiming this heritage.

Using another language at home is much more common here than in similar areas, with 16.4% of people doing so. Tagalog is the most frequent non-English language, though very few residents speak little or no English.

About 38.6% of residents have no religion, which is roughly the same as the national figure. Nearly half the community identifies with Christianity.

The area has more people who finished Year 12 than most similar areas, though this is still well below the Queensland average. Many qualified residents work in engineering, which makes up 21.1% of qualifications.

Typical personal weekly incomes are $1,131, which is well above the national figure of $805. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 19% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure much higher than most areas.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most other areas. The proportions of people with long-term health conditions, mental health conditions, or those needing daily help are all well below the state and national figures.

Community participation is lower than in most similar areas. This includes a much lower rate of people doing unpaid housework, providing unpaid care, or volunteering compared to the state and national figures.

First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, and 15.6% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the national average. The typical First Nations resident is 30, making them noticeably older than those in the wider state.

Living arrangements are unusual, with 38.3% of people living alone and 20.4% of families being one-parent households, both of which are far above national levels. Consequently, homes are smaller, with only 2.2 people per household.

Renting is very common, with 55.8% of households renting, far above the national figure of 30.6%. Homes here are generally smaller, as only 51.7% have three or more bedrooms, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 66.3% of people driving to work and no one using public transport. This is consistent with there being zero public transport stops in the area.

The population is highly mobile, with 53.2% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far above the national average. This is accompanied by a high rate of recent overseas arrivals.

Mining is a major employer for 29.6% of the workforce. The area has a very strong employment rate, with 71.4% of people working full-time, which is far above the national figure.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, and groceries, making it far more walkable for amenities than the state average. However, there is no public transport within walking distance.