Svensson Heights - Norville

The population is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with nearly 25% of people aged 65 and over. This trend is matched by a lower proportion of children under 15, which has fallen since 2011.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 9.3% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.3% of residents. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

About 41.3% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen sharply by 22 percentage points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 49.1%.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is consistent with the fact that only 38.8% have completed Year 12, far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,073, which is well below the national average. Higher earners are rare here, with only 6.9% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common, as 40.2% of residents have a long-term health condition and 11.9% need help with daily activities—both far above the national average.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 15.1% of people providing such care, well above the national figure. Interestingly, the area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most areas.

First Nations people make up 6.3% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is notably younger than others in the area, though they face a high unemployment rate of 21.6%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per household. This is partly because 35.8% of people live alone, a figure far above the state and national averages.

Detached houses are very common at 84.6%, and weekly rents are much lower than the national figure at $275. However, renting is more common here than in most other areas.

Cars are the primary way to get around, but 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas. Public transport use is very low, with only 0.2% of people commuting this way.

About 38.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is slightly below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 13.2% of the population.

Only 50.6% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is also higher than most other areas.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, with a score of 864. It has very low access to money, resources, and job skills compared to most other areas.

Rainfall is far above the Queensland average at 805mm annually. Minimum temperatures are among the highest for similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with 93.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can easily reach parks, schools, and groceries on foot.