Nicklin

The area is significantly older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 44 and 21.5% of the population aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.2% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer people born overseas (17.0%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents, with only 4.4% using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports no religion (48.1%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. This sentiment has grown significantly, rising 20 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with 51.2% of residents completing Year 12 and 17.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well below the national averages.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical family earning $1,742. Only 13.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is well below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. Additionally, 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure higher than the national average.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care (13.3%) and do more unpaid housework than people in most other areas. Volunteering is also more common here than the national average, though the rate has fallen since 2011.

Family structures are typical for the region, with 53.3% of households consisting of couples with children and 24.1% of people living alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (84.1%), which is far above the national average. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere, with only 23.4% of households renting.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.7% of people commute via public transport. This is consistent with a very low number of public transport departures compared to the state average.

The community has seen significant movement, with 43.7% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than across Australia.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (57.9%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for those employed are health care, construction, and retail.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9, well below the state average. This is due to the hilly terrain and a lack of amenities within a short walk of most homes.