Quoiba

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. About 20.8% of the population are seniors, while children under 15 are well below the national average at 14.5%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.8% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, and English is the most common ancestry at 52.7%.

English is the main language for 92% of residents, which is far below the national average for language diversity. Only 0.9% of people speak little or no English.

More than half of the population (51.5%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,361, which is about the same as the state figure but well below the national average. Around 18.3% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition. About 8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is higher than the national average at 18.5%. However, the proportion of people doing unpaid housework or caring for children is lower than most areas.

First Nations people make up 6.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 30, and none have completed Year 12.

People living alone make up 29.6% of the community, which is well above the national average. The typical home has 2.3 people, slightly lower than the state figure.

Home ownership is very high, with 44.4% of homes owned outright. Most houses are large, with 81.1% having three or more bedrooms, and typical mortgage payments are much lower than in most areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Very few people work from home, and the drive time to the city is among the highest at 176 minutes.

The community is seeing some movement, with 39.6% of people having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is higher than both the state and national figures at 62.5%. However, the unemployment rate of 7.6% is also higher than most areas.

Quoiba is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.