Toowoon Bay

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 36.8% of residents aged 65 and over. This shift toward a senior population is reflected in the low number of children, who make up only 10.3% of the population.

While most residents were born in Australia, 14.9% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community. Only 4.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 62.8%. The proportion of people with no religion is 30.4%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 15.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 42.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Typical personal income is $654 a week, a little below the national figure. High-income households are rare here, with only 12.3% earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 6.8% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average.

More people do a significant amount of unpaid housework here compared to most areas. About 15.3% of the community volunteer, which is a little above the national figure.

There are 14 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $350, which is far below the state average of $600.

Households are small, with a typical size of 2.0 people, well below the national average. A high proportion of residents live alone (37.7%) or in couples without children (46.2%).

Home ownership is strong, with 44.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. However, renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and 32.9% of households rent.

Public transport access is excellent, with 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. Despite this, 41.4% of workers rely on a car to get to work, while 26.5% work from home.

The area has seen some movement, with 37.4% of residents arriving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

A much smaller proportion of the population is working or looking for work (44.9%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is low at 2.3%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with every home within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is very far below the state average for access to groceries and health services.