Earlville - Bayview Heights

The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with 22.3% of people aged 65 and over. First Nations people make up 8.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

About 19.1% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 81.3% of people. Another 11.4% use a different language at home, a figure that has risen since 2011 but remains far below the national average.

Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 36.8% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen by 16 points since 2011, though it remains lower than the state average.

About 18% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, and the area has a single Catholic primary school.

Typical weekly household income is $1,478, which is a little below the national figure. Since 2011, typical family incomes have risen by $484.

A higher than average 6.4% of residents need help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.3%, similar to the national average.

The area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 4.4%. About 15.5% of people volunteer, which is a little above the state and national figures.

First Nations people are a significant group here, with 18.3% speaking a traditional language. Year 12 completion for First Nations residents is 52%, far above the national average of 37%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas. Additionally, 28.8% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

Homes are predominantly separate houses, and 34.2% are owned outright, well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $340, which is slightly lower than the national average.

Most people drive to work, and 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. Public transport use is very low at 1.1%.

The population is relatively stable, with 34.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.

About 59.9% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, retail, and education.

The area has an overall advantage score of 974, which is slightly below the national average. Population growth since 2021 has been 3.2%, well below the Queensland rate.

The climate is very wet and warm, with average annual rainfall of 2,331mm, which is far above the state average.

The area is quite walkable, with 84.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far above the state average of 60.6%.