4272, QLD

Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. This older profile is reflected in the typical age of 50, which is 12 years older than the Queensland average.

About 25.5% of people were born overseas, a figure slightly above the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 47.6%.

English is the primary language for 88.6% of residents, and only 0.3% speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

Nearly half of the community (49.2%) report no religion, a result far above the national average of 38.9% and a significant increase since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Queensland average of 21.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,508, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746, though 10.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of the population, with arthritis being the most reported condition at 10.8%.

Volunteering is high at 19.9%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 13.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is a little above the state average.

Families with children make up 51.9% of households, and typical homes are larger than average, with 2.5 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, with 44.3% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Renting is rare, at just 14.1%, which is far below the state average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as 1.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, much lower than most areas. Working from home is common for 20.7% of the workforce.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.6% of people moving in the last five years, though recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

Adults working or looking for work make up 53.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is relatively advantaged, scoring an 8 out of 10 for overall advantage, which is higher than about 80% of similar areas.

Daily life is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.4, far below the Queensland average of 5.0. Only 28.7% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of local amenities.