Freshwater - Stratford

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. About 19.7% of the population are children under 15, while 16.1% of residents are in de facto relationships, a figure well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 19.5% were born overseas, which is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 42.7% and 33.1% respectively.

English is the main language for 87.4% of the community, and the 8.4% who use another language at home is far below the national average. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.4%.

More than half of the population (52.4%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. This is a significant increase from 2011, when the figure was 32.8%.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure at 68.8%.

Typical weekly personal incomes are $1,026, which is well above the national figure of $805. This is reflected in the 16.1% of people earning over $2,000 a week, a proportion higher than most similar areas.

Residents here are generally healthier than those in other areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (23.2%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities (4.0%).

Volunteering is much more common here than elsewhere, with 20% of people volunteering. This high level of participation sits alongside a high rate of people caring for children unpaid (29.6%).

First Nations residents in this area have a Year 12 completion rate of 65%, which is far above the national figure. Their typical personal income of $742 is also well above the national average.

One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 17.6% of households. Around 28.7% of people live alone, which is well above the state average.

Separate houses are less common here (66.3%) than in most areas, and 22.8% of people live in flats or apartments. The typical weekly rent is $350, which is about the same as the national figure.

Most people drive to work (54.9%), though 16.1% work from home. While the area has far more public transport stops per 1,000 people than the state average, only 0.9% of residents use it to commute.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.8% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

A high 72.2% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national average. Many professionals work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry at 23.1%.

The area is considered advantaged, scoring 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is supported by a high score for education and job skills, which is larger than about 80% of similar areas.

The area experiences high rainfall, with an annual average of 2,227mm, which is far above the Queensland average. Average minimum temperatures are also well above the state figure.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 91.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Residents have good access to parks and groceries, though health services are far less accessible by foot than in the state average.