Burleigh Waters

The community is noticeably older than the national average, with 21% of people aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 18.9% of the population, the overall age structure is skewed toward older adults, and the total population grew by 3.9% since 2011 to reach 14,413.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 23.2% were born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, and the proportion of overseas-born residents has remained steady since 2011.

English is the dominant language, with 87.9% of people using it only. Only 8.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation has shifted significantly, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 22 percentage points since 2011 to 42.9%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has seen a boost in qualifications, with those holding a bachelor degree or higher rising 9.2 percentage points since 2011 to 22.7%. Most adults have completed Year 12, and school enrolments are higher than in about 83% of similar areas.

Incomes have climbed steadily; the typical family now earns $2,133 a week, up $841 since 2011. Households earning $3,000 or more per week have also increased significantly, now making up 22.7% of the community.

About 26.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure. Mental health conditions are less common here than in most other areas, affecting 7.2% of residents.

A high 29.2% of residents provide unpaid care for children, which is above the national average. However, the number of people volunteering has fallen 2.4 percentage points since 2011 to 12.3%.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably older and have a much lower unemployment rate (3.4%) than the state and national figures. They also show much higher rates of Year 12 completion at 60.3%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. About 59.2% of households are couples with children, and the number of people living alone is well below the national average.

Home ownership is strong, with 38.8% of homes owned outright—well above the national figure. While most live in detached houses, the typical weekly rent of $500 is much higher than in most other areas.

The area is very car-dependent, with 63.2% of people driving to work and only 1% using public transport. Working from home has become more common, rising 11 percentage points since 2011.

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years (37.4%) is well below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas also fell 4.6 percentage points since 2011.

About 62.1% of adults are working or looking for work, though the share of full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas. Common industries include health care, construction, and education.

The area is quite advantaged, ranking in the top 20% for access to money and resources. It is also home to a high number of businesses, more than 84% of similar areas.

Burleigh Waters is exceptionally wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,688mm, which is far above the Queensland average. The typical maximum temperature is 25.9°C, which is well below the state average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 92.1% of residents can walk to groceries within 15 minutes.