Richmond

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 9.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The community is young, with 22% of residents under 15, and de facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.4% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is higher than usual, with 55.1% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 24.4%, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 29.7% of residents completing Year 12. However, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher has risen to 7.7% since 2011.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure. While typical household income has risen to $1,591 since 2011, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more a week has fallen.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in most areas, with much lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues. Only 3.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is a little more common here than across the state, with 16.8% of people pitching in. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or caring for children is lower than in most areas.

Family life is common, with 53.1% of households consisting of couples with children. About 29.7% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure.

Most people live in separate houses, and 39.4% own their home outright. Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $130, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the national average.

Cars are essential, as 65.5% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. Working from home is rare, with only 3.5% of people doing so.

About 34.9% of residents moved here in the last five years, though this is well below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.

The area has a very strong job market, with a low unemployment rate of 1.7% and a high proportion of full-time workers. Many residents work in public administration and safety.

The town is quite walkable, with 85% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services. Most residents are also within a short walk of a park or school.