Wanora

The typical resident is 49, making this area far older than both Queensland and Australia. It has a much lower proportion of children under 15 compared to the national figure, with only 11.8% of the population in this age group.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with 77.9% born here. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national average.

English is the primary language, with 88.5% of people using it only at home. This means the share of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 38.2% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

A higher number of residents hold bachelor degrees or higher compared to similar areas, though this is still well below the national average. More than half of residents have completed Year 12.

Family incomes are slightly higher than the national figure, with a typical weekly family income of $2,125. About 21.1% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.

Around 28.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state average. People needing help with daily activities are slightly more common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid care is a notable part of local life, with a higher share of people providing unpaid care and doing significant housework compared to the state average.

The First Nations community is small, with a typical age of just 9 years, which is far younger than the state or national figure.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home, and a high proportion of couples with children. Very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Living in a detached house is the only option here, and half of all homes are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 84.4% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute. A significant 22% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas, at 65.2%. The unemployment rate is also well below the state and national figures at 2.2%.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.