Winfield

Winfield is an exceptionally old community; 51.3% of people are seniors, while children under 15 make up only 5.8%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 16.9% of residents were born overseas, though this is still well below the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with 89.6% using it only. This means far fewer people use another language at home compared to the national figure.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.1% have no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most similar areas, with only 31.5% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 57.1%.

Incomes are very low here; the typical household earns just $788 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common, as 47.4% of residents have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid housework is common, with 29.6% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, though volunteering is much lower than in most areas.

There are three First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income of $824 is well above the national figure.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (69.8%), and with only 2.0 people per home, this is much lower than the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 59.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most residents live in separate houses.

The area is highly car-dependent, though 8.3% of people commute by public transport, which is well above the national figure.

About 28.9% of people moved in the last five years, while 11.5% are recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 30.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.