Wattle Grove

The community is far older than the state average, with 22% of people aged 65 and over. However, children under 15 make up 21% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Those with overseas roots most commonly identify as English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home by 98% of the population. No one in the area speaks little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common religion for 64% of residents. The proportion of people with no religion is 33%, which is well below the Queensland average.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 39% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical family weekly income is $2,124, which is about the same as the national figure. While 12.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, typical personal weekly income is a little below the state average at $659.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32% of residents. Heart disease and mental health are the most reported conditions, each affecting 9% of the population.

Volunteering is very common, with 22.4% of people helping out, well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also more frequent than usual, though far fewer people provide unpaid childcare.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes here tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. Couples with children make up nearly half of all families, while very few people live alone.

Every home in Wattle Grove is a separate house, and nearly 95% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 48.7% of houses owned outright, far above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there is no public transport. About 18.3% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

About 34.1% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, a figure that is well below the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, and 36.7% of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is a little above the national figure.

Wattle Grove is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the Queensland average.