Yorkeys Knob - Machans Beach

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This aging trend is clear, with the number of seniors aged 65 and over rising by 9.3 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 22.5% were born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 82.5% of the community. Only 8.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (51.5%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This has seen a sharp increase of 18 percentage points since 2011.

About 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 53.7% finished Year 12. Both figures have risen since 2011, though they remain below the state and national averages.

Typical household incomes are much lower than most areas, at $1,327 per week. While incomes have risen since 2011, only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions affect 28.3% of residents, which is about the same as the national average. Mental health and arthritis are the most common long-term conditions reported.

The area has a high number of former Defence Force members (4.3%) compared to other areas. However, there are fewer people providing unpaid childcare or housework than is typical for most areas.

First Nations people make up 6.9% of the population, which is well above the national average. This community is notably diverse, with 20.6% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language.

Living alone is very common here, with 37.3% of people in one-person households. This helps explain why the average home size is small, at just 2.1 people.

Renting is much more common here than in most areas (39.7%), and there are far fewer large homes, with only 51.9% having three or more bedrooms. Typical weekly rent is $310, which is lower than the national figure.

Cars are the main way to get to work, as only 1% of people use public transport. While most homes have a car, it can take up to 21 minutes to walk to the nearest transport stop.

The area is quite mobile, with 45.3% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national average, although recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2011.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 55.2%. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to money and resources. With only 417 businesses, it is smaller than about 80% of similar areas.

The region is very wet and warm, with annual rainfall of 2,368mm and average minimum temperatures that are well above the state average.

Most residents live within a short walk of a park or public transport stop. However, there is a total lack of health services within a 15-minute walk.