4564, QLD

The area is far older than most, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 25.7% of the population, while children under 15 have fallen to 14.0%. The typical resident is 49, which is 11 years older than the national figure.

About 19.4% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, together accounting for nearly 80% of the population.

English is the dominant language for 89.4% of the community. Only 5.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The area is more secular than most, with 45.3% of people reporting no religion. This figure has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011.

Education levels have risen, with 20.6% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 54.0% of residents have completed Year 12, which is lower than the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,495, a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 11 percentage points since 2011.

About 30.9% of people live with a long-term health condition, and those needing help with daily activities rose to 6.2%. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition at 11.1%.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 4.2%, which is much higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid has fallen since 2011.

Homes tend to be smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home. Couples without children make up 40.9% of households, reflecting the older age profile of the area.

Rents are much higher than usual at a typical $433 per week. Outright home ownership is common at 36.5%, which is well above the national figure of 31.0%.

Cars are essential for most, as only 0.9% of people commute by public transport. While many live near a bus stop, the walk to the nearest one is among the longest in the country.

The area has seen significant movement, with 47.0% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011.

Fewer people here are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, at 55.6%. Health care and construction are the most common industries for those employed.

The area sits slightly above the middle for overall advantage, scoring 6 out of 10. This is consistent with its higher-than-average levels of education and job skills.

Residents enjoy great access to greenspace and food, with 98.1% within a 15-minute walk of a park and 77.8% near groceries. However, only 24.0% can walk to a school within 15 minutes.