Cue

Cue is an older community where the typical resident is 63, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 53.6% of the population, while children under 15 represent just 2.1%, which is far below the state and national averages.

About 27.1% of residents were born overseas, a figure about the same as the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 74.3% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home (2.9%), which is far below the state and national figures.

About 38.6% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.6%.

Education levels are much lower than the state and national averages, with only 33.6% of residents completing Year 12. Around 13.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are very low, with the typical household earning $693 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 13.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 36.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.6% need help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than most areas.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 10.4%, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is around the middle for similar areas at 16.3%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.6% of the population, well above the national average. First Nations residents here are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 56.

Most people live alone (57.6%), which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, the average home is small, with only 1.5 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is high, with 51.5% of houses owned outright. Rent is very low, with the typical weekly rent at just $100, far below the national figure of $375.

Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 39.7% have two. While there are a few public transport stops, no one uses them to commute to work.

The community has seen significant movement, with 41.5% of people moving house in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 36.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. Those who are employed often work in public administration, education, or mining.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, 75.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.