Toolburra

Toolburra has a strong First Nations presence, with 17.9% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It is a young community where children under 15 make up 26.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.

English ancestry is the most common at 48.2%. While 21.4% of residents were born overseas—a figure much higher than most similar areas—this is still slightly below the Queensland average.

About 12.5% of people use a language other than English at home. This is much higher than similar areas, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well above the national average.

Christianity is the primary faith for 62.5% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 25% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.1% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $833, which is about the same as the national figure. Household income is higher than in most similar areas, though only 6.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are in remarkably good health; no one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition. Those with long-term health conditions make up 19.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Caregiving is a major part of local life, with 30.4% of people providing unpaid care—far above the national rate of 11.9%. Volunteers make up 19.6% of the community, which is well above the state average.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of just 14. This group also earns a typical household income of $2,624, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. One-parent families are common here, representing 24.5% of households, which is far above the national average.

Renting is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $196, which is far below the national figure. Home loan payments are around $1,725 per month, similar to the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Residents face a long commute to the city, with a typical drive time of 117 minutes.

The population is relatively stable, as only 26.8% of residents moved house in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and 73.3% of people employed full-time. Many of the local workers are employed as labourers, managers, or sales workers.

Toolburra is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk for any home.