Paradise Beach

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 37.2% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 5.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 23.3% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though this remains well below the Victorian average of 30.0%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 88.4% of residents. While 7.0% of people use another language at home—a figure higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Half of the residents report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The remainder of the community is mostly Christian.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 26.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 61.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest for its level, with a typical household earning $718 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 43.0% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is reflected in the 8.7% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is common, with 21.3% of people helping out, well above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, and 5.0% have served in the Defence Force.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. This small group is much older than the state average, with a typical age of 52.

Living alone is very common, with 50.5% of people in single-person households, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home is small, with only 1.6 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, as 69.2% of homes are owned outright, far above the state average of 32.2%. Most are separate houses, and the typical weekly rent is much lower than average at $193.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops available and 0.0% of people commuting via transit. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 43.9% of people moving house in the last five years, which is well above the national average of 40.7%.

While 58.3% of people are employed full-time, the unemployment rate is among the highest at this level at 17.7%. Only 38.8% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the state average of 62.4%.

Paradise Beach is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.