Wallumbilla

The community is far older than the national figure, with 26.1% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown significantly since 2011, while the number of children under 15 has fallen to 15.1%, which is well below the state average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 86.4% born here. Very few residents were born overseas (4.5%), a figure that fell 11 points since 2011 and is far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity. No residents reported speaking little or no English in the 2021 census.

Religious affiliation is high here, with 69.8% of people identifying as Christian. Only 23.6% of the population reported having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most other areas. Only 1.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and just 27.2% finished Year 12, both of which are far below state and national levels.

Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,111 a week. High earners are rare; only 4.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that fell 18 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 37.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 8.0% of residents who need help with daily activities, which is higher than the national average.

Volunteerism is a strong feature, with 21.6% of people volunteering, well above the national figure. This commitment to helping others is also seen in the 16.0% of people who provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas.

Living arrangements have shifted toward smaller households, with 34.9% of people now living alone—a huge increase from 4.5% in 2011. Because of this, the typical home now holds just 2.1 people.

Housing is dominated by detached houses (98.8%), and 44.6% of these are owned outright, far above the national average. While rentals are more common than in 2011, the typical weekly rent of $155 remains far below the national figure.

Most residents rely on cars, with 75.6% driving to work and no one using public transport. However, 8.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than the state average.

The area has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 23.6% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 64.1%, though the unemployment rate of 5.9% is slightly higher than the national average. Jobs are spread across agriculture, health, construction, retail, and education.

The area is very walkable for basic needs, with 98.5% of homes within a short walk of health services and 95.4% near a school. However, no one can walk to a grocery store or public transport within 15 minutes.