Wattlebank

First Nations people make up 8.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with 90.5% born here and no residents born overseas. This is far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home, with 91.9% of people speaking English only. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use another language.

Christianity is the main faith for 64.9% of residents. Only 13.5% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 30.4% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,468, which is a little below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than elsewhere, affecting 37.8% of people. However, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of volunteerism at 21.3% and a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 9.4% of people having served.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 16. While household incomes are well above the national figure, typical personal income is far below.

A large number of people live alone (30.0%) or in couples without children (43.9%), which is higher than in most similar areas.

Every home in Wattlebank is a separate house, and 53.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops and every household owning at least one vehicle. About 22.2% of the workforce works from home.

The population is very settled, with only 17.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 36.1% of the workforce. Unemployment is effectively zero.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk of any home.