Walkamin

The community is far older than the Queensland and national averages, with 24.6% of residents aged 65 or over. About 17.5% of the population are children under 15, which is about the same as the national figure.

While 75.2% of residents were born in Australia, there is a notable Italian influence, with 10% of people claiming Italian ancestry. Overall, 15.4% of the population was born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 84.2% of the community. While 7.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, and 34.6% report no religion. This figure for those with no religion is well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state and national figures, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 37.5% completing Year 12. However, the area has a very high number of schools per 1,000 children.

Typical household income is $1,385 per week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are more in line with the state, with a typical weekly income of $736.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, at 5.1%. However, 5.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.

More people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework (27.3%) compared to the state average of 20.7%. Volunteering is also a little more common than the national figure, at 17.1%.

There are 17 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Their household income is $2,124, which is well above the national figure of $1,507.

Living alone is more common here than in most areas, with 29.7% of people in single-person households. Couples with children make up nearly half of all families (49.7%).

Housing is dominated by separate houses (89.7%), and 49.7% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national average.

Every single home in Walkamin has at least one motor vehicle. While 58.7% of workers drive to work, 13.8% work from home.

The area has seen a high level of movement, with 39.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 25.6% of the population, which is far above the national average.

The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 27.2% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Managers and labourers are the most common occupations.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.