Pearl Beach

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 64 and nearly half the population aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 7.3%, which is far below the state and national averages.

Overseas birth rates are much higher than most similar areas, though they remain a little below the national figure at 25.3%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.8% of residents. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national levels.

A large portion of the community identifies with no religion, at 46.9%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 45.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. High school completion is also much higher than most similar areas at 67.7%.

Typical personal and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas. This is reflected in the fact that 17.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.8% of residents. This is far above the national figure and is consistent with the community's older age.

Volunteering is very common, with 33% of people helping out, far above the state and national averages. There is also a high rate of unpaid care and housework, though far fewer people are caring for children.

First Nations people make up 0.6% of the population. The typical age for this group is 15, which is far younger than the state and national figures.

Homes are typically smaller, with only 2.0 people per household. This is well below the national average, and it is common for people to live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 61.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. The vast majority of homes are separate houses, and very few people rent.

Working from home is exceptionally common at 57.5%, far above the national average. While public transport stops are plentiful, most residents rely on cars.

About 37.7% of the population has moved in the last five years, which is a little below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.5% of the community.

A much lower proportion of the population is working or looking for work compared to most areas. Professional and technical roles are the most common industries for those employed.

The area is mostly car-dependent, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, almost every home is within a short walk of a park or public transport.