Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Victoria Point
13 km²
A relaxed pace of life defines Victoria Point, where an ageing population has created a quiet, established community. The typical resident is 49, far older than the national figure, and nearly 29% of the population are seniors. This shift toward an older demographic is reflected in the high number of people needing help with daily activities and a strong preference for detached family homes. While it remains a predominantly English-speaking area, the community is stable and largely homeowners.
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Victoria Point is far older than most similar areas, with a typical age of 49 and a significant 28.6% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.3% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
The area is primarily Australian born, with 75.1% of people born here and 21.6% born overseas. English ancestry is the most common at 48.1%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 91.8% of the community. Only 5.0% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 39.7% of people report having no religion, a figure that has risen by 20 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 53.3%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 15.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, Year 12 completion rose to 50.4% between 2011 and 2021.
Typical weekly household income is $1,511, which is a little below the national figure. While incomes have risen since 2011, 17.8% of households still earn under $650 a week.
Health needs are high here, as 36.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 8.7% require help with daily activities, both of which are above the national average.
The community is active in caregiving, with 13.1% of people providing unpaid care, which is higher than the state average. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members at 4.5%.
First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 55.0%, which is far above the national figure. Unemployment for this group is also well below the national average at 7.8%.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 52.9% having children and 33.2% without. About a quarter of residents live alone, an increase of 5.0 points since 2011.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 80.8% of dwellings. The area has a high rate of home ownership, with 36.3% of homes owned outright, and rental rates are far below the national average.
Car travel is the primary way to get around, with 64.2% of workers driving to work. While public transport use is low at 1.5%, most homes are within a short walk of a bus stop.
The population is relatively stable, with 38.5% moving in the last five years, which is lower than the state average. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 55.0%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.
The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking 5 out of 10. While access to money and resources is relatively high, the community ranks lower for education and job skills.
The local climate is very wet, with an average annual rainfall of 1,317mm, which is far above the Queensland average.
The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within 15 minutes of a park. However, access to health services is very poor, with only 23.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk.