Moreton Island

The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the state and national figures. While 17.8% of the population are seniors, there are no children under 15 living in the area.

About 18.8% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the national figure. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.

Most people speak only English at home, and the 10.7% who use another language is far below the national figure. Only 1.0% of residents speak little or no English.

Roughly 37.9% of people report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 30.1%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 12.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. There are no schools within 3 km of the community.

Household incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,224. Only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents are in very good health, with only 1.9% needing help with daily activities and 17.5% having a long-term health condition, both far below national figures.

Participation in unpaid work is very low, with only 10.8% of people volunteering and a tiny 2.9% caring for children, which is far below the national figure.

There are 9 First Nations people living here, and they are far older than those in the rest of the state. Their typical personal income is $724, which is well above the national figure.

Living arrangements are unusual, with a very high 40.3% of people living alone. Because of this, the typical home has only 1.9 people, much lower than the national figure.

Home ownership is strong, as 37.1% of homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $213, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is highly car-dependent with no public transport routes or stops. Half of the people walk to work, while 13.3% of homes have no motor vehicle.

Recent overseas arrivals make up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure. About 36.5% of residents moved here in the last five years.

Employment is heavily concentrated in accommodation and food services, where 53.2% of workers are employed. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area has an overall advantage score of 1,023, meaning it is better off than about 61% of similar areas. There are 20 businesses operating here.

The island receives much more rain than the state average, with 1,298mm annually. Maximum temperatures are well below the Queensland average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.