4565, QLD

The area is far older than most of Australia, with 29.5% of people aged 65 and over—a figure that rose 7.1 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Many residents have roots in the UK, with English (45.2%) and Irish (12.8%) being common ancestries. About 21.9% of the population was born overseas, a figure that has remained steady since 2011.

English is the main language for 87.9% of the community, and the 5.5% who use another language at home is far below the national average. Very few people, just 0.4%, speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community identifies with no religion, at 47.9%, which is well above the national average. This figure has risen sharply by 19 points since 2011.

Education levels have improved over the last decade, with the share of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 16.4%. However, this remains well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with a typical household earning $1,302 a week. While these figures are low, they have risen since 2011, with typical household income increasing by $436.

Residents experience more health challenges than the national average, with 32.9% reporting a long-term health condition. This is reflected in the 7.4% of people who need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in other areas, with 24.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. Meanwhile, the share of people caring for children has fallen to 21.2%.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 48.3% having children and 36.1% without. About 26.1% of people live alone, which is typical for its level.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (85.6%), and 42.1% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Weekly rents have risen significantly since 2011 to a typical $440.

Most people rely on cars, and the drive time to the city is very long at 115 minutes. While 14% of people work from home, only 1% of the population commutes using public transport.

The population is quite mobile, as 38.4% of residents moved in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen by 4.4 points since 2011.

Far fewer people are working or looking for work (50.2%) compared to the national average of 61.1%. Full-time employment is also much lower than in most areas, at 45.7%.

The area sits around the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 5 out of 10. Its access to money and resources is slightly better than half of all similar areas.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.8. While most homes are near a park, far too few are within a 15-minute walk of health services or schools.