Southport - South

The typical resident is 39 years old, though the area has a notably higher proportion of seniors than the state and national figures. It is a smaller-family community, with the share of children under 15 being well below the national average.

Birthplaces are diverse here, with 36.9% of people born overseas, a figure far above the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries, while China and India are among the top countries of birth.

Reflecting its international character, 23.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state average. Mandarin and Cantonese are the most common non-English languages spoken.

A large proportion of the community, 42.1%, reports having no religion, a figure that has risen by 8.5 percentage points since 2016. Christianity remains common at 41.9%.

Residents are well qualified, with 26.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 63.2% completing Year 12, both of which are well above state figures.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,362, which is well below the national figure. Only 14.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, although this has risen since 2016.

People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas, at 7.1%. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 27.9%, which is about the same as the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with only 11.3% of people volunteering and a low proportion of residents providing unpaid care.

First Nations residents are typically older than those in other areas, with a median age of 25. While Year 12 completion is far above the national average, the unemployment rate is much higher at 16.2%.

Living arrangements are unconventional compared to most areas, with 31.7% of people living alone and 20.5% of families being one-parent households. Consequently, the average home holds only 2.2 people.

Renters make up 47.5% of the market, far above the national average, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $435. Detached houses are rare, with many people living in flats or apartments.

The area is less car-dependent than most, with 10.1% of homes having no motor vehicle. Public transport use is a little above the national average, and the walk to the nearest stop is very short.

The community is highly mobile, with 53.1% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 20.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

Full-time employment is well below the state average at 49.7%, and the unemployment rate of 7.2% is a little above the national figure. Most people work in health care, food services or retail.

The area is a significant business hub with 2,400 businesses, though it ranks lower than most areas for general access to money and resources.

The local climate is much wetter than the Queensland average, with annual rainfall reaching 1,469mm, while maximum temperatures are well below the state average.

This is a very walkable area, with 99.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Almost every resident can reach parks, health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk.