Tea Gardens

Tea Gardens is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 69. This is reflected in the age structure, as 62.1% of the population are seniors and children under 15 make up only 5.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 49.0%.

English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 65.7% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 24.8%, a figure far below the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 34.2% of residents completing Year 12. About 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with typical personal weekly earnings at $529. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Half of the population live with a long-term health condition, most commonly arthritis. This is far above the national figure, and 8.8% of people need help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 20.4% and a very high number of former Defence Force members. Many residents spend significant time on unpaid housework, while very few care for children unpaid.

First Nations people make up about 3.6% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 39, which is far older than the national figure for this group.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per dwelling. This is driven by the high number of couples without children, who make up 71.1% of families.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 53.4% of homes are owned outright. This is far above the national figure and helps explain the lower typical mortgage payments of $1,420 a month.

The community relies heavily on cars, with 55.4% of workers driving to their jobs. Public transport use is very low, and the walk to the nearest stop takes about 28 minutes.

The area sees moderate movement, with 37.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare, at only 1.8%.

Working age residents are few, with only 25.7% of adults working or looking for work. Those employed are most often found in health care and social assistance.

The area is somewhat walkable, especially for those visiting parks or groceries. However, it is far below the state average for access to public transport and health services within a 15-minute walk.