4819, QLD

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 33.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.6% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

About one in four people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 43.1%, followed by Australian at 31.1%.

English is the primary language for 84% of residents, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is well below the national figure.

Nearly half of the community (49.1%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen significantly since 2011.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher (23.1%) are more common here than in most similar areas, although the rate is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than most areas, at $1,001 compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 32.5% of residents affected. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.8%.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, at 20.8%. This is alongside a higher-than-average number of people who have served in the Defence Force.

Many people live alone (36.2%), which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the older population and results in a low average of 1.9 people per home.

Home ownership is strong, with 46.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, though three-bedroom homes are much less common than in most areas.

The area is largely car-dependent, with 10.5% of homes having no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure. There are no public transport stops in the area.

Movement is high, with 43.4% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.2% of the population.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work (47.1%) is far below the national figure. Those who are employed often work in accommodation and food services.

The area ranks low for access to money and resources, though it scores better than about 60% of similar areas for education and job skills.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score well below the state average. However, 88% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park.