Golden Beach - Pelican Waters

The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 55. Seniors make up 34.5% of the population, a figure far above the Australian average of 17.2%, while children under 15 account for only 12.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 21.0% were born overseas, which is a little below the Queensland figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, used by 91.1% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while 36.8% report no religion. The number of people with no religious affiliation has risen 17 points since 2011.

About 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 48.7%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,347, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 11 points since 2011.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 36.3% of people having a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

The community is active in volunteering, with a rate higher than the national figure. There is also a higher than average proportion of former Defence Force members at 5.6%.

First Nations people make up 1.9% of the population. In this group, the unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is far below the national figure of 12.3%.

Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per household. Nearly half of all households consist of couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is $440, which is a little above the national figure.

Public transport is rarely used, with only 0.4% of people using it to commute. Most residents rely on cars, and 17.2% of workers operate from home.

The area sees significant movement, with 46.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 8.1% of the population.

Fewer people here are working or looking for work compared to the national figure, at 46.9%. Health care and construction are the most common industries for those employed.

The area has a general advantage score of 6, placing it above about 60% of similar areas. Since 2021, the population has grown by 8.7%.

The area is very wet, with average annual rainfall of 1,555mm, which is far above the Queensland average. Summer maximums average 26.4 degrees.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park, but only 12.4% are within 15 minutes of health services. The overall walkability is considered somewhat walkable.