4205, QLD

The area is far older than most, with 33.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011. Children under 15 make up only 15.0%, which is well below the national average.

A high proportion of residents were born overseas, at 27.4%, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with New Zealand as the most frequent overseas birthplace.

While 9.6% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. However, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 40.1% of residents report having no religion, which is close to the national average. This figure has risen by 17 points since 2011, while Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 46.4%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 9.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly family income of $1,396. Only 7.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Health challenges are common here; 42.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 14.5% need help with daily activities. Both figures are among the highest for similar areas.

Volunteer rates are among the lowest at 9.9%, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Interestingly, the area has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans than most other areas.

Single-person households are common, with 34.6% of people living alone. There is also a high rate of one-parent families at 21.1%, which is well above the national average.

Renting is more common than usual at 33.1%, and the typical weekly rent of $340 is higher than in most similar areas. Many residents own their homes outright, at 37.4%.

The area is well-served by public transport, with 78.1% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, 9.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.0% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average, though recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 43.7%. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

This area ranks among the most disadvantaged for its level, scoring a 1 out of 10 for overall advantage, access to resources, and job skills.

The neighbourhood is very walkable, with a score of 6.0. Most residents can easily access health services (82.8%) and groceries (82.7%) within a 15-minute walk.