Aroona

Seniors and children are both well represented here, with 20.4% of people aged 65 and over, a figure well above the national average. About 18.5% of the population are children under 15, which is higher than in most similar areas.

While 79.5% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 48.2%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 93.4% using it only at home, which is far below the national figure for other language use. Only 0.4% of residents speak little or no English.

A high number of residents report no religion, at 45.9%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.7%.

The area has more adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas. It is well served by schools, with 11 within 3 km, and the average school advantage score is much higher than most areas.

Household incomes are generally strong, with the typical household earning $1,857 a week, which is a little above the Queensland figure. About 23% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

About 30.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common reported condition at 10.7%.

Unpaid care is common here, with 29.6% of people caring for children, well above the national figure. Additionally, 16.3% of residents are volunteers.

First Nations people in Aroona have a much higher typical household income of $2,281 compared to the state and national figures. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national average.

Families are the norm here, with 58.2% being couples with children and 2.7 people per home. This helps explain why the number of people living alone is much lower than in most areas.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 96.2% being separate houses and 94.9% having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon, at just 14.2%.

Most people rely on cars, with 65.4% driving to work and 98.1% of homes owning at least one vehicle. While public transport use is low at 1%, 89.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community has seen some movement, with 37.3% of people moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up 5.7% of the population.

A higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though full-time employment at 52.2% is much lower than most. Health care and construction are the main industries.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only 44.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, which is far below the state figure.