Ascot

The population is far older than the national figure, with 23.6% of residents aged 65 and over. This stands well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 94.3% of people using it at home. Only 2.8% use another language, a figure far below the Queensland average of 13.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Christian at 80.2%. In contrast, the 15.1% who report no religion is among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 54.5% of residents completed Year 12, the 14.8% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average of 21.9%.

Typical household income is $1,812 a week, which is a little above the state average. Personal incomes are also slightly higher than the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.9% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported more frequently than the national average.

Unpaid housework and childcare are very common here, with 38.6% and 37.5% of people contributing respectively—both figures are far above the national average.

First Nations residents are older and earn more than typical figures, with a median personal income of $949, which is far above the national average of $540.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.7 people per household. One-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in Ascot is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 48.8% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. This is consistent with 28.8% of the workforce working from home, a figure far above the state average.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 40% of residents moving house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is very high at 73.1%, far above the national average of 58.9%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.