Southport

The typical resident is 38, and while the population has grown by 18% since 2011, there are far fewer children under 15 than in most other areas.

International links are very strong here, with 35.1% of people born overseas, which is far above the Queensland figure of 22.7%.

Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 21.5% of residents use another language at home, a figure well above the state average.

A large number of people report having no religion, and this group has grown by 20 percentage points since 2011.

The community is well qualified, with 61.4% of people completing Year 12 and 24% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical incomes are lower than the national figure, and the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is well below the national average.

A slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to other areas, at 6.6%.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, including a lower rate of volunteers at 11%.

First Nations people in the area have a higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average, at 50.5%.

Living arrangements vary, with a higher than usual number of people living alone and a well above average rate of one-parent families.

Rental properties are very common here, with 46.8% of households renting and typical weekly rents sitting a little above the national figure.

Many people live without a car, as 9.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most other areas.

The population is very mobile, with 50.7% of people moving house in the last five years, far above the national figure.

Unemployment is higher than most areas at 7.0%, and the rate of full-time employment is among the lowest for this level.

The population has grown by 5.8% since the last census, which is a little below the state growth rate.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,440mm.

Southport is very walkable, with 95.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and most residents living within 15 minutes of parks, shops, and health services.