Shoal Point - Bucasia

The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 6.8%. While the population is generally young, the number of seniors aged 65 and over is well below the national figure at 10.4%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 14.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 4.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and very few people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents have no religion, at 47.3%, which is well above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, rising 23 points since 2011.

The area has lower levels of formal qualifications than most, with only 13.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well below the state average at 48.0%.

Typical incomes are a little above the national figure, with the typical household earning $2,085 a week. There has been a steady increase in wealth, as the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose to 23.7% since 2011.

Overall health is better than in many other areas, as only 25% of people have a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also few, at 3.4%.

Caring for children is very common here, with 31.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national average. However, volunteering is lower than most areas at 11.6%.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than average, with a typical age of 19. They also achieve higher school results, with a Year 12 completion rate of 52.0%, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 59.7% of households.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 90.5% of dwellings. Most homes are large, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Cars are essential here, as 71.5% of people drive to work and only 1.9% use public transport. Working from home is very rare at 4.1%, which is far below the national figure.

The community is quite mobile, with 45.2% of people moving in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011.

Employment rates are strong, with 68.2% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, mining, or retail.

The area has a moderate level of overall advantage, ranking in the middle compared to other areas. While residents generally have good access to money, educational attainment is lower than in many other regions.

The area experiences very high rainfall compared to the state average and has minimum temperatures that are among the highest in the region.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 3.5. While almost everyone can walk to a park, very few people can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.