Toll

The area is notably young, with 23.3% of the population being children under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. About 6.5% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a rate much higher than in most other areas.

The community is predominantly Australian born, with 81.4% born here and only 7.7% born overseas, which is far below the Queensland and national averages.

English is the primary language for 86.6% of the population. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of the residents (54.4%) identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.2% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national average. About 50.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is also lower than the national figure of 58.8%.

Toll is a relatively wealthy area, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,006, which is well above the Queensland figure of $787. People earning $2,000 or more a week are much more common here than in most other areas.

Residents are generally healthier than in other areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 23.9% of people, which is well below the national rate of 27.7%.

The community shows a strong spirit of service, with 21.5% of people volunteering, a rate well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also more common here than in most areas.

First Nations residents in Toll are notably young, with a typical age of 19. They also achieve higher education outcomes, with 60% completing Year 12, far above the national figure of 37%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 56.8% of households.

Separate houses are very common, making up 91.3% of all homes. Rent is far below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $220.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 67.6% of workers driving to get to work. Very few people work from home (8.6%), which is far below the national figure of 21%.

Toll has seen significant movement, with 38.7% of people moving in the last five years. The high number of recent overseas arrivals is among the highest for areas at this level.

Full-time employment is very high at 68.7%, well above the national average. The unemployment rate is low at 2.3%, and many residents work in education, health, or mining.

Toll is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. Only 0.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, far below the state average.