Scarborough - Newport

The community is far older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 49 and 26.3% of people aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 15.0%, which is well below the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common here. About 26.2% of the population was born overseas, a figure well above the Queensland average.

English is the primary language, with only 7.3% of people using another tongue at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 39.9% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 52.4%.

Qualification levels are around the middle for similar areas, with 22.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,658, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, 14.5% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.1% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 6.9% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 13.4% of people providing such support. There is also a higher-than-usual rate of former Defence Force members at 4.9%.

First Nations residents in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 49.6%, which is far above the national figure. Their typical personal income of $715 is also well above the national average.

Household sizes are typical for the region, with 2.4 people per home. About 26.7% of people live alone, and couples without children make up 37.0% of families.

Home ownership is strong, with 38.0% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. Rent is higher than usual, with a typical weekly payment of $405.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 18.4% of people work from home, which is well above the state average. Public transport is exclusively bus-based.

The community has seen significant movement, with 53.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national average of 40.7%.

About 56.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.

The area is relatively advantaged, scoring 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. Since 2021, the population has grown by 17.6%, which is among the highest for its level.

The local climate is far wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,254mm. The average maximum temperature of 26.1°C is well below the Queensland figure.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.2. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 89.0% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.