Tipton

Tipton is remarkably young, with 24.3% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical resident is far younger than the Queensland average, while seniors make up a much lower share of the population than most areas.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas. This is far below the national and state figures, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, meaning 0.0% of people use another language. This is far below the national figure and reflects the lack of recent overseas arrivals.

Most residents identify as Christian, while the 27.0% who have no religion is far below the Queensland and Australian figures.

While no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a high 64.0% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the national average.

Typical household incomes are a little above the Queensland figure at $1,875 a week. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more weekly, which is much lower than most areas.

The community is generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities. Those with long-term health conditions are well below the national figure, with arthritis being the most common report.

Tipton has a very high level of community activity, with 34.6% of people volunteering. A huge 53.8% of residents care for children unpaid, which is far above the national figure and consistent with the high number of children in the area.

First Nations people make up 13.5% of the population, which is far above the national average. This group is exceptionally young, with a typical age of just 10 years, and personal incomes are well below the state average.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is a little above the national figure, as two-thirds of families consist of couples with children.

Typical weekly rents are far below the national figure at $200, but those with mortgages face very high typical monthly payments of $3,000.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.

Tipton has seen significant movement recently, with 55.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far above the national average.

About 61.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national and state figures.

Tipton is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.