4507, QLD

The area is far older than Queensland and Australia, with a typical age of 63 and 45.9% of people aged 65 or over. Meanwhile, children under 15 make up only 9.1%, which is well below the national figure.

About 22% of people were born overseas, which is about the same as the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 48.7%, followed by Australian at 33.3%.

English is the dominant language, used by 91.4% of residents. Only 3.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 55%. Those reporting no religion make up 36.9% of the population, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household incomes are far below the national figure, sitting at $961. Only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.

Health needs are high here, with 45.6% of people living with a long-term condition. About 10.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.

The area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 14.3% of people providing support, which is a little above the national figure.

Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.0 people. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 32.4% of households.

Home ownership is very high, as 53.7% of homes are owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31% and suggests a population with significant housing security.

Most people use a car to get to work, while only 0.9% use public transport. However, 88.2% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a transport stop.

The area is quite mobile, with 46% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, although recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 5.1%.

Only 34.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state average. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area ranks lower than most similar places for overall advantage, with a score of 3 out of 10. This reflects the lower typical incomes and job skills found in the community.

The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.7. Most residents have easy access to parks and groceries within a 15-minute walk, though only 32.4% can walk to a school.