North Stradbroke Island

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 30% of residents aged 65 or over. It is also a significant hub for First Nations people, who make up 16.1% of the population, far above the national figure of 3.2%.

The island is much less diverse than the rest of the country, with only 12.2% of people born overseas. Most residents have English, Australian, Scottish or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.4% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (46.1%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 45.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household earning $1,147, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.4% of residents. Arthritis is the most frequent condition reported.

The island has a very high rate of volunteering at 18.9%, well above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care, and a higher-than-usual number of people have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are far older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 40. While household incomes are a little below the national average, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.2%.

Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.1 people per household. A high number of people live alone (32.9%), well above the national figure.

Home ownership is very strong, with 45.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses, though they are smaller than average, with 66% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 41.8% of workers drive to work, while 16.8% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 35.4% moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.5%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. Many of those who are employed work in accommodation and food services.

The island ranks as less advantaged than most areas, with a low overall advantage score of 947 and a small number of local businesses.

The island is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the Queensland figure. It also stays warmer at night, with a higher average minimum temperature.

While the area is mostly car-dependent, it is very green, with 90.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can also walk to groceries within 15 minutes.