Toomulla

The community is far older than the national average, with 31.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12.4% of the population, which is well below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 16.1% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than in similar areas, though it remains far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the only language spoken at home by 89.1% of residents. No one in the area uses another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half of residents (51.8%) have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 37.3%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 33.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%. There are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $1,263 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid care for others is a notable feature, as 17.1% of people provide this support, well above the national average. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.1% of residents having served.

First Nations people make up a tiny part of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 59, which is far older than the national average of 24.

Small households are the norm, with 33.7% of people living alone, which is well above the national figure. Consequently, the typical home has only 2.0 people.

The area is dominated by detached houses, 50% of which are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than most areas.

Residents rely entirely on cars, as 0% use public transport to commute. Every home in the area owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

While full-time employment is well above the national average at 68%, the overall percentage of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.9, far below the state average. While 93.3% of homes are near a park, no one can walk to groceries, health services, or a school within 15 minutes.