V Gate

The population is far older than the Queensland and national figure of 38 years, with 45% of residents being older adults. It is a small community of 40 people, with no seniors aged 65 and over and no people in de facto relationships.

Born almost entirely in Australia, the community has a very low proportion of overseas-born residents compared to the national figure. Those with ancestral roots cite Australian, English, Scottish, and German heritage most often.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity. No residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the main religious affiliation for 67.5% of the population. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 56.3% of residents completed Year 12—about the same as the state average—the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national figure.

Typical family incomes are well below the national figure, with a weekly total of $1,312. Half of all individuals earn under $650 per week, which is lower than in most similar areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 15% of people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure.

Providing unpaid care is very common, with 34.4% of residents doing so, a figure far above the national average. This is consistent with a higher than usual rate of people doing unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, though the few recorded in the data show a typical age and income far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Most families are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure, reaching a typical $4,000. This is among the highest for similar areas.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. However, 32% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 11.1% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Workforce participation is far above the national figure, and there is no unemployment. Over half of the residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.