4183, QLD

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30% of the population, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in a typical age of 52, which is much higher than most areas, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 14.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 12.2% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for 85.2% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure at 3.4%.

A large number of people report having no religion at 46.1%, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 23 points since 2011.

About 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than most similar areas. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national figure at 45.7%.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,147. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.4% of residents. Arthritis and mental health are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is more common than the state average at 18.9%. More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas, though the number of people caring for children has fallen since 2011.

The area has a high number of people living alone at 32.9% and a low typical household size of 2.1 people, which is lower than most areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 45.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Detached houses are the most common dwelling type at 84.1%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 41.8% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

About 35.4% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

The number of adults working or looking for work is much lower than most areas at 48.5%. Full-time employment is far below the state average at 43.8%.

The area scores a 4 out of 10 for overall advantage, which is lower than about 60% of similar areas.

While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9, well below the state average.