Wowan

This is an older community where the typical resident is 60, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 37.6% of the population, which is far above the state and national averages.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 6.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, putting it far below state and national figures.

About half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.8%, which is well below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 21.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $752 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 10.6% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above national levels.

The area has a very high number of former Defence Force members at 11.0%, well above the national figure. While 16.8% of people volunteer, far fewer care for children compared to most areas.

First Nations people make up 10.6% of the population, well above the national average. While household incomes for this group are higher than the national figure, personal incomes are much lower.

Many people live alone here, with 41.0% of households consisting of one person, far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, with 57.4% owned outright, far above the state average. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly cost of $173.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops available. However, 30.8% of workers work from home, a figure far above the national average.

Residents tend to stay put, with only 23.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The local workforce is concentrated in agriculture and education, though unemployment is very high at 18.9%, far above the national rate of 5.1%.

Wowan is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.