Upper Wheatvale

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the state and national figure of 38. While there are some children, the area is far below the national average for seniors, with no residents aged 65 or over.

About 17.8% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with Australian, English, and Irish ancestry make up the bulk of the community.

About 11.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60%. Those reporting no religion make up 26.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with a higher-than-usual 22.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or more. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is a little above the Queensland average.

Typical family weekly incomes are $2,624, which is well above the state average of $2,024. This high household wealth is reflected in the fact that 22.2% of people earn over $2,000 a week, among the highest for its level.

The community enjoys very good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily assistance being much lower than in most similar areas.

A huge 41.7% of residents are volunteers, a figure far above the national average. This strong community spirit is also seen in the 33.3% who do significant unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. Most of these are couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,284, which is well above the state average. In contrast, typical weekly rent is $200, which is far below the national figure of $375.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and a drive time to the city of 124 minutes. No one in the community works from home.

The population is very stable, with only 17.1% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment here, and many residents work as managers or in agriculture. About 61.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national average.

The walkability score is 0.0, meaning the area is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.