Upper Pinelands

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 43. It is largely composed of married couples, and the number of children is much higher than in most similar areas.

This is a very traditional Australian community, with no residents born overseas and an ancestry primarily linked to Australia and England.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

The area is strongly religious, with 73.5% of people identifying as Christian and a very low proportion of people with no religion.

Educational qualifications are much lower than the state average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 28.2% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly family and household incomes are well below the national figure, though personal weekly incomes are closer to the state average at $714.

Residents enjoy good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily assistance being much lower than in most other areas.

Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is quite low, falling well below the figures seen across Queensland and Australia.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Homes are larger than average, with 3.2 people per home, and are mostly occupied by couples with children.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,195, which is well below the state and national averages.

Residents are heavily car-dependent and face a long drive to the city, taking about 124 minutes on average.

The population is very settled, as only 10% of people have moved house in the last five years, far below the national average.

The workforce is very active, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high proportion of full-time workers, over half of whom work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.