Warwick

The community is older than usual, with the typical resident aged 43 and 25.2% of people aged 65 or over. There is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 7.8%, which is well above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. Those with overseas heritage most commonly identify as English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the dominant language, and only 4.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure. This is consistent with the very low proportion of people born overseas.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 56.9% of people identifying as Christians. While the number of people with no religion rose to 33.1% since 2016, this remains well below the national average.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 10.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2016.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,082 a week. High earners are rare, as only 7.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health needs are higher than in most areas, with 36.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 8.7% of residents who need help with daily activities, which is much higher than the national average.

Volunteering is more common here than the national average, though it fell from 23.0% in 2016 to 16.6% in 2021. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

Living arrangements are varied, with 33% of people living alone and a much higher proportion of one-parent families (20.8%) than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 85.9% of homes. While 35.4% of homes are owned outright, the rental market is larger than usual, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure.

Cars are essential, as only 0.2% of people use public transport to get to work. This heavy reliance on vehicles is mirrored by the fact that very few people work from home.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.7% of residents moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2016.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in the state average, and the unemployment rate of 6.0% is higher than in most areas. Most people work in health care, retail, or manufacturing.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While many homes are near a school or park, almost no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport.