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Clontarf
6 km²
Clontarf is a coastal suburb in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland that is notably older than the national average. It is a place where nearly a quarter of the population are seniors, and those aged 65 and over have grown significantly since 2011. This aging trend is reflected in the community's health, with a high number of long-term health conditions. Despite this, the area is exceptionally walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of parks, groceries, and schools.
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The typical resident here is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 22.2% of the population, a figure that has risen by 4.1 points since 2011, while children under 15 have fallen slightly to 16.1%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area is well below the national average for overseas-born people at 19.5%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 43.8% and 36.2% respectively.
English is the dominant language, with 89.2% of people using it only. Those using another language at home make up just 5.7%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
People with no religion make up 46.0% of the community, which is well above the national average. This figure has seen a sharp increase of 22 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is lower than in most similar areas, with only 14.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the Australian average of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,389, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 14.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, though this has risen by 9.1 points since 2011.
Health needs are high here, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 8.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
A higher than average 13.1% of people provide unpaid care. Interestingly, there is a strong presence of former Defence Force members, at 3.9%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
First Nations people make up 3.8% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 27, noticeably older than the national figure of 24.
There is a high number of people living alone at 30.9%, well above the national average. Single-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas, making up 19.3% of households.
Most people live in separate houses, though 33.9% of the community rent, which is above the national average. Typical weekly rent is $345, slightly lower than the national figure.
Most people drive to work, but 12.6% now work from home, a significant increase from 3.2% in 2011. Public transport use remains low at 1.6% for commuting.
The area has seen a decline in new arrivals from overseas, which fell from 17.4% in 2011 to 6.7% in 2021. However, 41.4% of residents have moved house in the last five years.
Unemployment is 6.5%, which is a little above the national average of 5.1%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and construction.
Overall advantage is lower than in 70% of similar areas, with a score of 941 against a national average of 1,000. This reflects lower typical incomes and qualification levels.
The area experiences much higher rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,302mm annually. Maximum temperatures average 26.1 degrees, which is well below the state figure.
The suburb is very walkable, with 97.6% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and groceries, far exceeding the state average.