Wilkesdale

Wilkesdale is far older than the state and national average, with 26.7% of people aged 65 or over. It has a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 13.9%, which is well above the Queensland figure of 4.6%.

English is the most common ancestry at 53.5%, and 72.3% of residents were born in Australia. While 16.8% were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 87.1% of the community. Only 3.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents, 59.4%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are among the lowest in the region; the usual weekly household income is $833, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 30.7% of people having a long-term health condition. Around 7.9% need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is more common than in most areas, with 20.2% of people pitching in. This is well above the national figure of 14.1%.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. While their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure, the typical age of First Nations residents is just 15, making them far younger than most areas.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 43.5% of households, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why homes are generally small, with just 2.1 people per home.

Every home in Wilkesdale is a separate house, and 60.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. No one in the community rents their home.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there is no public transport available. About 20.6% of workers operate from home, which is well above the state average.

About 31.0% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 46.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.