Redcliffe

Redcliffe is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 52 and a high proportion of seniors. This trend has accelerated since 2011, with the 65 and over group rising by 10 percentage points.

Nearly a quarter of the population was born overseas, a figure that has remained steady since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together making up over 77% of the community.

English is the dominant language, with only 6.7% of people using another tongue at home, which is far below the national figure. Very few residents speak little or no English.

About 40.8% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of residents who finished Year 12 rose 7.5 percentage points since 2011.

Incomes are much lower than typical Australian figures, with the usual household earning $1,111 a week. Only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though this has risen since 2011.

Health needs are very high here, as 41.1% of people have a long-term health condition. Around 10.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure.

Unpaid care for others is more common than usual, with 14% of people providing such support. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other areas.

First Nations people make up 3.4% of the population, with a typical age of 29, which is noticeably older than the state average. Unemployment for this group is 10.3%.

Homes are small, with only 2.0 people per dwelling. About 40.3% of people live alone, while one-parent families are much more common than in most areas.

Renting is very common at 42.4%, far above the national average. The area has fewer detached houses and three-bedroom homes than typical Queensland suburbs, with many residents living in flats or apartments.

While 12% of homes have no car, the area is well served by public transport, with a high number of bus stops and departures. Walking to the nearest stop takes just 3 minutes.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.8% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 47.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure.

Overall advantage and access to resources are ranked very low compared to other similar areas, placing the community in the bottom 20% for these measures.

The area is much wetter than the Queensland average, receiving 1,302mm of annual rainfall. Summer temperatures are slightly milder than the state average.

Redcliffe is a walker's paradise, with a score of 8.2. Virtually every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, public transport, groceries, and health services.