Wallumbilla

The community is far older than the national average, with 18.7% being seniors. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 11.8% of the population, which is well above the Queensland figure of 4.6%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 87.6% born here. Only 3.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 1.2% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is common here, as 64.7% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 28.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.8% of people completing Year 12. Only 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $1,278 a week. Only 13.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here, as 32.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes 14.5% with arthritis and 10.6% with a mental health condition.

Residents are highly active in their community, with 28.4% volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations people are a significant part of the population, though they face challenges with 0.0% completing Year 12. The typical First Nations personal income is $518, which is about the same as the national figure.

Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household. A higher than usual 28% of people live alone, while 50% of families are couples with children.

Most people live in separate houses, and 39.4% own their home outright. Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rents at just $155, far below the national figure of $375.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 65.4% of people drive to work and there are no public transport stops. Very few people work from home, at just 4.4%.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 61.0%. Common industries for locals include agriculture, construction, and healthcare.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.7. While many homes are near health services and schools, there are no groceries within a 15-minute walk.