Hope Island

The population is far older than the state and national figures, and the proportion of seniors rose nearly 10 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 12.9%, which is well below the national average.

Many residents were born overseas, with 35.4% born abroad—far above the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are most common, while New Zealand and South Africa are frequent birthplaces.

English is the primary language for 81.6% of the community. While the use of other languages at home rose slightly since 2011 to 11.8%, this remains far below the national average.

More than half of residents identify as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 35.8% of the area, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011, though it remains well below the state average.

Qualifications have risen since 2011, with 22.8% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Management and commerce are the most common fields of study.

This is a high-earning area where 27.3% of households earn over $3,000 a week, well above the national figure. The typical household income of $1,926 is also a little above the national average.

Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most similar areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities rose 2.7 points since 2011 to 5.8%.

Volunteer rates are much lower than the national average at 10.1%. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care or looking after children is well below the figures for Queensland.

First Nations residents in Hope Island have a typical personal income that is well above the state and national figures. They also have a higher rate of Year 12 completion than the national average.

Couples make up the vast majority of homes, with 42.4% being couples without children. People living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $550—among the highest for similar areas. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 40.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.9% commuting by public transport. However, working from home is common, with 23.3% of the workforce doing so, which is well above the state average.

Hope Island is a high-turnover area, with 59.2% of people having moved in the last five years—among the highest for its level. Recent arrivals from overseas fell 11 points since 2011.

The workforce is dominated by managers and professionals, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most similar areas.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking larger than 80% of similar areas for access to money and resources. Population growth since 2021 has been far above the state average.

The area sees very high rainfall compared to the state average. Minimum temperatures are about the same as the state, but maximums are well below the Queensland average.

Most residents are car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While nearly 90% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, almost no homes are within that distance of a school.