Armstrong Beach

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is slightly older than average, with a typical resident aged 41, though 18.9% of the population are children under 15.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 81.6% born here and only 7.3% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religion is split almost evenly between those who identify as Christian (44.9%) and those who have no religion (40.0%).

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical family incomes are high at $2,250 per week, which is a little above the Queensland figure. High earners are common, with 15.2% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly, well above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.5% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported conditions.

Unpaid care is common, with 27.8% of people caring for children, a figure slightly above the national average. Additionally, 4.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most areas.

First Nations residents are doing well here, with a typical personal income of $924, far above the national figure of $540. Schooling is also a strong point, as 60.5% finished Year 12, far above the national average.

The area is dominated by families, with 51.7% being couples with children. Conversely, people living alone are much less common here than in the rest of Australia.

Housing is almost entirely separate houses (92.4%), and 80.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While 33.5% of homes are owned outright, 24.7% of households are renting.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as 71.5% of people drive to work and only 5.3% work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21%.

The community is relatively stable, as only 36.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Full-time employment is high at 62.3%, well above the national figure. Many residents work in mining (16%) and transport and warehousing (13%), with machinery operators and drivers being the most common occupation.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. While 91.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.