Winston

Winston is noticeably younger than the national figure, with far fewer seniors and a higher proportion of children. About 14.9% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the state and national averages.

While 76.5% of the community was born in Australia, 18.0% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

Language diversity is much higher than in most similar areas, with 11.4% of people using a language other than English at home. However, this is still a little below the Queensland average.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37.8% of residents report having no religion. This figure is a little below the national average.

Year 12 completion is higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the state figure. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and engineering is the most common field of qualification.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with personal weekly pay well above the national figure. About 18.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Residents here are generally healthier than the state average, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health conditions. Only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national figure, but the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Winston have a typical personal income well above the national average and a 0.0% unemployment rate. They are also noticeably older than First Nations people across Queensland.

People living alone are much more common here than in most similar areas, though couples with children still make up the largest group at 57.9%.

Renting is very common, with 53.0% of households renting, which is far above the national average. This is consistent with the low number of homes owned outright and the high number of small dwellings.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 70.3% of workers driving to work and almost no one using public transport. Working from home is far less common here than it is across Australia.

Winston is a highly transient community, with 52.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most similar areas.

Full-time employment is far above the national average, with a very high proportion of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is concentrated in mining, health care, and education.

The area is very car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. While everyone lives near a park, the overall walkability score is far below the state average.