4884, QLD

Seniors are very prominent here, and the typical resident is far older than those in the rest of Australia. Children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with 47.4% and 35.0% respectively. The proportion of people born overseas is 16.1%, which is far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at just 3.7%, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, accounting for 44.3% of the population. This figure has risen by 12 points since 2011, while Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 45.0%.

The community is well-qualified, with 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About half of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,332, which is well below the national average of $1,746. However, typical personal incomes have risen by $193 since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.0% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 11.6%.

Volunteering is very common, with 24.9% of people helping out, which is far above the national figure. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 5.5%.

Homes are smaller than usual with 2.3 people per dwelling. About a quarter of people live alone, and 42.7% of households are couples without children.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 95.3% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 50.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.

Almost every home has a car, with only 1.7% of households lacking a vehicle. Public transport is virtually non-existent, as there are no stops or routes in the area.

About 36.9% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare, at just 3.6%, which is far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 54.3%. The unemployment rate is low at 3.5%, with many residents working in health, education, or construction.

The area sits slightly above the middle for overall advantage, with a score of 986 compared to the national average of 1,000.

This is a car-dependent area with a low walkability score of 2.5. Most homes are far from public transport and health services, and only 39.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities.