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Highland Park
5 km²
A shift towards secularism is striking in Highland Park, where 45.4% of people now report no religion. This Gold Coast community is mostly made up of established families, with a high number of separate houses and larger-than-average homes. The typical resident is 40 years old, and the area has seen a notable increase in seniors since 2011. It is a stable residential pocket where most people own their homes and live in family groups.
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The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure. While the number of children has dipped slightly since 2011, the proportion of seniors has risen by 4.9 percentage points.
About a quarter of the population was born overseas, though this is slightly lower than the Australian average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for 86.9% of the community. Only 9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
The number of people reporting no religion has jumped by 24 percentage points since 2011. This figure is now well above both the state and national averages.
The area has fewer people with bachelor degrees compared to most similar places, and 15.9% is far below the national average. However, more residents have completed Year 12 than in 2011.
Typical weekly family income is $1,896, which is a little below the national figure. The proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 13 percentage points since 2011.
More people here need help with daily activities than in most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are also a little more common than the state average, with arthritis being the most reported.
A higher number of residents provide unpaid childcare and housework compared to the state average. However, the proportion of people who volunteer has fallen since 2011.
About 3.1% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This group is a little younger than the wider community, with a typical age of 22.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 57.4% of households are couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 88.4% of all homes. Renting is much less common here than elsewhere in the state, at just 17.4%.
Cars are essential for most, as only 1% of people commute by public transport. Very few homes lack a motor vehicle, and working from home is less common than the national average.
The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years compared to most areas. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen significantly since 2011.
About 63.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care and construction.
The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking in the middle compared to similar regions. Population growth since 2021 has been 3.5%.
Highland Park receives a very high amount of annual rainfall, far above the Queensland average. The average maximum temperature is also much higher than in most similar areas.
The area is somewhat walkable, and almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. Access to health services by foot is also far above the state average.