Ingham

The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the state and national figures. This older profile is reflected in the high number of seniors and a lower proportion of children, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well above the national average at 10%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and there are far fewer overseas-born people here compared to the state and national averages. Italian ancestry is particularly prominent, making up 27.6% of the community.

English is the main language for 84.4% of people. While more people here use another language at home than in similar areas, this figure is still far below the national average.

Christianity is the dominant faith at 67.2%. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure, though it has risen by 13 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, though more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011.

Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,008 a week. This is much lower than most similar areas, and only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here, with 34.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 9.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community participation is around the middle for its level, though the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011. There is a slightly higher rate of Defence Force veterans compared to the national figure.

People are more likely to live alone here than in most areas, with 37% of residents in single-person homes. This contributes to a smaller typical household size of 2.1 people.

Housing is largely detached, and 42.7% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical rents are very low at $210 a week, far below the state figure.

Cars are essential, as 69.6% of people drive to work and only 0.5% use public transport. However, about 10% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of the country. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 48.9%. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is a little above the national figure.

The town is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a short walk of parks, schools, and groceries. However, there is no public transport available within a 10-minute walk.