Webb

The population is slightly older than the national figure, with 21.1% aged 65 and over. Residents are far less likely to be in de facto relationships than most other areas, and nearly half have never been married.

While 77.6% of people were born in Australia, Webb has a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, though this is still well below the Queensland average.

About 11.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still a little below the state average.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 37.7% report no religion, a figure that is a little below the national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 30.3% completing Year 12, which is far below the state figure.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical household earns $947 a week, and no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents struggle more with health than most, as 32.6% have a long-term health condition and 7.6% need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.6%. This is also reflected in lower rates of unpaid childcare and housework compared to the state average.

First Nations residents are notably younger than average, with a typical age of 21. They face significant economic gaps, with a typical personal income of $417, well below the national figure.

Household structures are varied, with a very high proportion of one-parent families (27.9%) and people living alone (34.6%), which is well above the state average.

Most people live in separate houses, and 38.5% of households rent, which is well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $270, well below the state average.

The area is highly car-dependent, though 10.0% of people commute by public transport—a rate well above the state average. About 10.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

Movement into the area is high, with 36.1% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are especially high, far above the national figure.

Only half of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or health care and social assistance.

The area is very car-dependent with a low walkability score. While most homes are near a park, almost no residents can walk to a school, health service, or grocery store within 15 minutes.