Ugar Island

The population is far younger than the national figure, with 36.2% being children under 15. De facto relationships are very common here, at 29.4%, which is far above the national average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 94.2% born here and no residents born overseas.

Language diversity is very high, with 89.9% of people using another language at home and 31.9% speaking little or no English, both figures far above the state and national averages.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 78.3% of residents. Only 4.3% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and 45% completing Year 12. There are no schools located within 3 km.

Incomes are much lower than most areas. The typical weekly household income is $900, far below the national figure of $1,746, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.

While 17.4% of people have a long-term health condition—far below the national figure—7.2% need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Community spirit is high, with 28.6% of people volunteering and 16.7% providing unpaid care, both far above the national average. Unpaid housework is also very common at 35.7%.

First Nations people make up the vast majority of the 63 residents. Every single one speaks a First Nations language, and the typical personal income is $518, about the same as the national figure for First Nations people.

Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per home. One-parent families are very common, making up 62% of households, which is far above the national average of 14.1%.

Renting is very affordable here, with a typical weekly rent of $119, far below the national figure of $375. Most homes are crowded, with 0.9 people per bedroom.

The island has no public transport routes or stops, leaving it completely without the services found in most other Queensland areas.

The population is very stable, with only 21.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 38.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

The area is very car-dependent with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, although 100% of homes are near a park.