Bribie - Beachmere

Bribie - Beachmere is far older than most of Australia, with a typical age of 59 and a very high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 11.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 20.2% were born overseas, a figure slightly below the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 91.6% of people using it only at home. This is far below the national average for language diversity, and very few residents speak little or no English.

About 39.7% of people report no religion, which is around the middle for similar areas. This figure has risen significantly by 19 points since 2011.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Income levels are among the lowest at this level, with typical weekly household earnings of $1,033. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high here, with 43.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 10.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for others is common, with 14.5% of people providing this support. The area also has a high proportion of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up 3.5% of the population. The typical person in this group is 30, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and national averages.

Homes tend to be small, with only 2.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which is well above the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 50.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is much less common here than in most other areas.

Most people rely on cars, with 61% driving to work and only 0.9% using public transport. About 14.1% of the workforce now works from home.

The area is quite mobile, with 45.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, arrivals from overseas are among the lowest for its level.

Only 39% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is a little above the state and national averages.

The population is estimated at 39,948 and has grown by 6.5% since 2021, a rate higher than most similar areas.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,414mm. Temperatures are generally milder than the Queensland average.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 85% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, many homes are far from schools and health services.