Tuan

Tuan is far older than the national average, with 40% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, at 8.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. Only 10.7% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with 94.3% using it at home. Very few people use another language, and none of the residents speak little or no English.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 57.9% of people identifying as Christians and only 27.1% reporting no religion.

Educational attainment is lower than the state average, with only 36% of residents completing Year 12 and 11% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical household earning $928 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 50% of residents have a long-term health condition and 14.3% need help with daily activities, both far above the state average.

Unpaid care is a key part of local life, with 17.3% providing unpaid care. There is also a notably high rate of former Defence Force members at 8.7%.

First Nations residents are represented by 12 people. Their typical household income is $899, which is far below the Queensland average of $1,517.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and the typical home is small with only 2.1 people, which is lower than most areas.

Every home in Tuan is a separate house, and 67.2% are owned outright, a figure far above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and no one uses public transport to get to work.

Tuan is a stable community where only 27% of people have moved in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Working ages are low, with only 24.4% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, well above the national figure.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score of 0.6. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.