Clear Island Waters

The area is significantly older than the rest of Australia, with 30.1% of residents aged 65 and over. This is far above the national figure of 17.2% and contributes to a much lower proportion of children under 15 compared to most areas.

A strong international presence is evident here, with 37.7% of people born overseas, which is well above the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Chinese, Irish and Scottish.

Language diversity is higher than in most areas, and 23.6% of residents use a language other than English at home. This is far above the Queensland average, with Mandarin being the most common non-English language.

About 53.3% of the community identifies as Christian. While the number of people with no religion has risen by 17 points since 2011 to reach 33.1%, this is still well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 27.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the national average and reflects a trend of increasing qualifications since 2011.

Household incomes are generally steady, with a typical weekly family income of $2,035. While typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure, 12.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas at 7.5%. This is consistent with the area's older population, though the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than most areas.

The area has a higher number of people doing substantial unpaid housework compared to the state average. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen by 3.6 points since 2011.

The First Nations community is small, with only 41 people. However, they have a much higher typical personal income and a far lower unemployment rate than other First Nations people across the country.

Most homes are occupied by couples, and the typical household size of 2.5 people is about the same as the national figure. One-parent families are less common here than in most areas.

Housing is a standout feature, with 44.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most homes are large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms, though typical weekly rents of $540 are among the highest for this level.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as only 0.7% of people commute via public transport. Working from home is more common here than in most areas, with 18.6% of the workforce doing so.

The community is relatively mobile, with 42.9% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is a little above the national average and has risen since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 51.8%. Full-time employment has fallen since 2011 and remains well below the state average.

This is a highly advantaged area, ranking in the top 20% for overall advantage and access to money and resources. It also sits in the top 20% for education and job skills.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average. Its average maximum temperature of 26.2 degrees is also much higher than in most similar areas.

The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While 90.6% of homes are near a park, very few residents can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.