Sandgate - Shorncliffe

The typical resident is 48, making this area far older than most in Australia. Seniors make up 23.8% of the population, a figure that has risen by 4.7 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen slightly.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 18.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community. Only 5.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 42.9% report no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011.

This is a highly qualified community, with 31.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 11 percentage points since 2011.

Family incomes are much higher than in most areas, with the typical weekly family income at $2,772. This prosperity is reflected in the 31.3% of households earning over $3,000 a week, a figure that has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 10.1% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are also more common, particularly mental health and arthritis.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, with 18.0% of people contributing. There is also a higher rate of people who served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of the country.

First Nations people make up 1.9% of the population. Those in this group are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 35, and face a much higher unemployment rate of 17.7%.

A large number of people live alone here, at 31.1%, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the area's older age profile, although couples with children still make up the majority of families.

Typical weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $288, but home loan payments are well above average. While 32.2% of homes are owned outright, the area has fewer large three-plus bedroom homes than most other areas.

Public transport is highly accessible, with 99.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Working from home is also more common here than elsewhere, at 23.7%.

The population is relatively stable, with 36.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce. About 58.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than the national average.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking in the top 20% of all areas for overall advantage. This is supported by high scores for education and job skills.

The area receives much more rainfall than the Queensland average, with an annual average of 1,267mm. Maximum temperatures are notably lower than the state figure.

Sandgate - Shorncliffe is very walkable, with 98% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 99.8% within walking distance of a park.