Landsborough

The typical resident is 41, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian averages of 38. While the population has grown significantly since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen by 9.5 points in that time.

People born overseas make up 16.4% of the community, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 93.2% of residents. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3% and has fallen since 2011.

More than half of the community (51.8%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a major shift since 2011, when only 4.8% identified this way.

Nearly half of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, those with a bachelor's degree or higher (12.4%) are far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,604, which is slightly below the national figure of $1,746. While incomes have risen since 2011, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains well below the state average.

About 31.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.8% of the population, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Unpaid care for children is common here, with 28.1% of people providing this support, which is a little above the national figure. However, the volunteer rate is only 10.9%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

Families with children make up 55.4% of households, and with 2.7 people per home, this is much higher than most similar areas. Only 18.4% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 89.3% of homes being separate dwellings. Large homes are the norm, as 85.6% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.

Most people rely on cars, with 66.3% driving to work and only 1.3% using public transport. Very few homes (2.7%) have no motor vehicle, a figure that has fallen sharply since 2011.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.8% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have also risen to 6.5%.

A high proportion of adults (61.7%) are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the national average. The most common industries are construction and health care, which both employ around 14.5% of the workforce.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9, well below the state average. While 87.1% of homes are near a park, far fewer are within walking distance of schools, groceries or health services.