Southport - North

The population is younger than the state and national figure, with children under 15 making up only 9.6%. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, and 18.7% of residents are seniors.

This is a highly diverse community, with 39.2% of people born overseas—far above the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 31.3%, followed by Australian and Irish.

About one quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is well above the national average. This diversity is reflected in the 3.7% of people who speak little or no English, a figure higher than most areas.

A large proportion of the community, 43.5%, reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a rise of 6.6 percentage points since 2016.

The area is well-qualified, with 61.6% of residents completing Year 12. It is also a significant education hub, with 10 schools and some of the highest school enrolments for its level.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,193 a week. Very few households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 11.2% of people reporting a mental health condition. Additionally, 7.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the state average.

Unpaid care and volunteer work are much less common here than in most other areas. Only 10.2% of residents volunteer, and the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is far below the national figure.

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 27. They also have a higher rate of Year 12 completion compared to national figures.

Small households are the norm, with 38.6% of people living alone—far above the national figure. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Rental properties dominate the market, with 68% of households renting, far above the national average. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, and 14.5% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a high number of PT stops and very short walking distances to transit.

The community is very mobile, with 62.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also among the highest at this level at 25.2%.

Unemployment is well above the national figure at 8.4%, and full-time employment is much lower than usual. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or the hospitality sector.

While the area has a high number of businesses, it is ranked as having very low access to money and resources compared to other similar areas.

The local climate is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the Queensland figure. Maximum temperatures are also notably lower than the state average.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.4. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, grocery store, and health service.