Witheren

The typical resident is 40, which is lower than most similar areas. About 17.4% of the population are children under 15, and there is a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships at 17.3%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 45.8% and 38.0% respectively. While 17.4% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 88.1% of the community. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland figure of 13.2%.

Religion is split almost evenly, with 46.6% of people identifying as Christian and 42.7% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure.

Education levels are strong, with 56.6% of residents completing Year 12. About 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is more common here than in most similar areas.

Typical household incomes are a little above both the state and national figures, sitting at $1,974 per week. Around 10.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas, affecting 23.8% of people. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

A striking 23.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure far above the national average of 2.8%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common here than in most similar areas.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income of $2,333 is well above the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 61.3% of households are couples with children, while only 15.7% of people live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, and 80.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $2,167, which is well above the state average.

Every single home has at least one motor vehicle, and 46.6% have two. There is no public transport available, meaning 0% of people commute using it.

The area has seen significant movement, with 50.1% of residents arriving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure at 61.2%. Many residents work in public administration and safety, which accounts for 32.6% of jobs.

Witheren is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Almost no residents can reach groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.