Cleveland - Stradbroke

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 45 and a significant senior population that rose 5.9 points since 2011. Meanwhile, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 17.3%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries. About 23.8% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the Queensland figure but well below the national average.

English is the primary language for 89.5% of the community. Only 6.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 42.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that has risen 21 points since 2011. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Around 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure. However, Year 12 completion has risen 8.4 points since 2011 to reach 55.2%.

Household incomes are generally steady, with a typical weekly income of $1,692. A growing number of households now earn $3,000 or more per week, up 12 points since 2011.

Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 33.1% of people living with a long-term condition and 7.1% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 12.8% of people providing support to others. A notably high 4% of the population served in the Defence Force.

The First Nations community is slightly older than the state average, with a typical age of 25. Unemployment among First Nations people is 9.0%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Families with children make up 56.2% of households, and only 22.7% of people live alone.

Separate houses are very common, and 82.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 34.8% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are much higher than the national figure at $425.

Most people drive to work, and 15.6% work from home. Public transport use is low at 1.7%, though the area has 322 stops across its landscape.

The area is quite mobile, with 44.6% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen sharply since 2011.

About 59% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by construction and retail.

The population has continued to grow since 2021, increasing by 9.4%, which is higher than most similar areas.

The area sees very high annual rainfall of 1,679mm, far above the Queensland average. Temperatures are milder, with a typical maximum of 25.2 degrees.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 86% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to health services is far below the state average, with only 28.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk.