Moffat Beach - Battery Hill

The area is much older than most, with a typical age of 48 and 24.3% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 15.2% of the population, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia (77%), and the area has a lower proportion of overseas-born people (17.6%) than the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community, and the 4.3% who use another language at home is far below the national figure. Very few people speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion (45.8%), a figure well above the national average that has risen 22 points since 2011. Christianity is also common at 45.3%.

The community is well-qualified, with 25.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Queensland average. Year 12 completion has also risen 12 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,503, which is a little below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 14 points since 2011.

More people here have a long-term health condition (31.3%) compared to the rest of the country. About 6.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Volunteering is more common here than across the country, and 5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up 2.3% of the population. Year 12 completion among this group is 50.4%, which is far above the national average.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. More people live alone (27.5%) than in the rest of the state.

Home ownership is strong, with 38.4% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $400, which is a little above the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 1.1% of people commuting by public transport. However, working from home has become more common, rising 9.8 points since 2011.

The community is quite mobile, with 41.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.2% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (56.4%) compared to the national average, and full-time employment has fallen 5.6 points since 2011.

The area's overall advantage score is 1,003, which is slightly above the national average. Population growth since 2021 has been 1.4%, much lower than the state average.

The area is very wet, with average annual rainfall far above the Queensland average. Maximum temperatures are also much higher than in most areas.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and public transport. Almost all residents can walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.