Warraber Islet

The population is exceptionally young, with 35.5% of residents under 15 and only 4.2% aged 65 or over, which is far below the national figure. De facto relationships are also far more common here than in the rest of the country.

Almost everyone was born in Australia, with 95.8% of the population born here and no one born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages.

Language diversity is very high, as 92.3% of people use another language at home and 24.4% speak little or no English, figures that are far above those for Queensland and Australia.

Christianity is the primary faith for 76% of the community, while the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Most adults have completed Year 12, though 50.8% is still well below the national figure. Only 1.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country; the typical personal weekly income is just $386, and only 8.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions (17.1%) and fewer disabilities than most other areas, and no one reported a mental health condition.

Caregiving is a significant part of life here, with 36.4% of people caring for children unpaid and 31% doing substantial housework, both far above the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly First Nations, with 97.1% speaking a traditional language. While Year 12 completion is far above the national average for First Nations people, typical personal incomes are much lower.

Households are much larger than usual, with 3.9 people per home. One-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of the state, making up 28.9% of homes.

Almost all homes are rented (93.4%) and are typically large, with 96.7% having three or more bedrooms. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of just $125.

The area is highly car-dependent but many lack vehicles, as 59.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. There is no public transport available, and 69.1% of workers walk to their jobs.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national rates.

Unemployment is high at 15.2%, well above the national average. Many residents work in public administration and safety (42.6%) or education and training (26.5%).

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.