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Biggera Waters
3 km²
Older residents and a high proportion of overseas arrivals define the character of Biggera Waters. The typical person here is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure, and nearly 36% were born outside Australia. It is a fast-growing area that has added about 3,635 people since 2011, resulting in a community where many people live alone or in apartments. This mix of demographics creates a diverse neighborhood with a strong international feel in the heart of the Gold Coast.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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Biggera Waters is noticeably older than most areas, with 21.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.7% of the population, a figure well below the national average.
The community is very diverse, with 36.0% of people born overseas, far above the Queensland figure of 22.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
Reflecting its international population, 19.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that rose 7.2 points since 2011. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.
About 40.4% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. This represents a significant shift, as the number of people with no religion rose 20 points since 2011.
The area has seen an increase in qualifications, with 20.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most people who finished school completed Year 12, though this is slightly lower than the national figure.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,314. Only 12.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.
A higher number of residents live with health challenges, as 30.1% have a long-term health condition. Around 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the national figure.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 9.1%. There are also fewer people providing unpaid care for children or doing significant housework compared to the state and national averages.
First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 55.7%, which is far above the national figure. The typical age for First Nations people is 26, slightly older than the national average.
Living arrangements here are distinct, with 33.9% of people living alone and a much higher rate of one-parent families than most areas. Typical homes are small, with only 2.1 people per household.
Apartments and flats are the dominant housing type, making up 59.9% of homes. Renting is very common at 46.9%, and typical weekly rents of $430 are much higher than most areas.
Most people rely on cars, with 64.3% driving to work. While many homes are near public transport, the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most other areas.
The population is highly mobile, with 57.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far above the national average of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 7.1%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.
The area has a lower overall advantage score than 60% of similar areas. However, population growth since 2021 has been much higher than most other areas at 9.3%.
The local climate is marked by high rainfall, averaging 1,440mm annually, which is far above the Queensland average.
The neighborhood is quite walkable, with 84.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.