Torbanlea

The typical person here is 45, making the community noticeably older than the state and national figures. It is a diverse area in terms of age and identity, with 21.9% of residents aged 65 or over and a First Nations population that is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 12.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.9%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The number of people who completed Year 12 is also far below the state average.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,125 a week. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.1% of people have a long-term health condition. This is much higher than most areas, and 10.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 17.3% of people providing unpaid care—a rate much higher than most areas. Additionally, 5.2% of the population served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 82% of similar areas. The typical personal income for First Nations people is $412, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per dwelling. One-parent families make up 22.3% of households, which is well above the state figure.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 39.2% are owned outright. While 74.6% of homes have three or more bedrooms, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 is well below the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Only 4.2% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

About 37.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. Recent overseas arrivals account for 6.7% of the population.

Working or looking for work is less common here, with only 42.3% of adults in the labour force. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, which is well above the national average.

Walking to amenities is very difficult, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. The area is rated as car-dependent.