Worongary

The area is mostly made up of families, with 19.4% of people being children under 15. The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the Queensland and Australian figures.

A significant 21.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 88.8% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (45.6%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages. Christianity is equally common at 45.6%.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 56.1% having completed Year 12. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national average.

This is a wealthy area where typical household weekly incomes are much higher than most similar places. Over a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well above the state and national figures.

Health profiles are slightly better than average, with a lower share of people reporting long-term health conditions compared to most areas and the state average.

Care for children is a prominent feature, as 30.1% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering rates are much lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community here is quite successful, with a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national average and household incomes well above the state figure.

Homes are large and full, with 3.1 people per house, which is among the highest for its level. Only 11.4% of people live alone, a figure far below the state and national averages.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 94.3% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national average.

Car use is essential here, as 66% of workers drive to work and very few use public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 42.6% owning two cars.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national figures. Recent overseas arrivals are also far less common than elsewhere.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas. The local workforce is concentrated in construction, health care, and retail trade.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most residents live far from groceries and health services, with very few homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed.