Ravenshoe

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen sharply to 24.2%, which is far above the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up nearly 30% of the community, a figure that has grown by almost 10 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while the proportion of people born abroad has fallen since 2011.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the town. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A growing number of residents report having no religion, which rose 17 points since 2011 to reach 43.8%. This is slightly above the Queensland figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas. Only 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and the share of people who finished Year 12 has fallen significantly since 2011.

Incomes are among the lowest for this level, with the typical weekly household income of $807 falling far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high, as 9.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. This is consistent with the town's older population, and 34.9% of residents have a long-term health condition.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate has fallen since 2011. There is also a higher proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force compared to the state average.

Single-parent families make up 32.5% of households, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, 34.5% of people live alone, which is well above the Queensland figure.

The town is dominated by separate houses, and 43.7% of homes are owned outright. While rent is well below the national figure at $240 a week, 35.7% of households are renting, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Cars are the primary way to get around, and no one commutes using public transport. About 10.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than the state average.

Movement into the area is lower than in the state and nation, with 36.5% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

Joblessness is a significant issue, with an unemployment rate of 13.4% that is well above the national figure. Only 41.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below most other areas.

The town is quite walkable for its size, with 77.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a "15-minute-city" walkshed. Residents have easy access to health services and groceries, though there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.