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Balmoral Ridge
10 km²
A typical resident in Balmoral Ridge is 57 years old, making it far older than most other areas in the state. This is a professional community where many adults hold high qualifications and earn well above the national figure. The area is primarily made up of established households living in large, detached homes. With very few children and a high proportion of seniors, it is a quiet, residential pocket of the Sunshine Coast.
Balmoral Ridge's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is notably older than the rest of Australia, with 37.7% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 5.6% of the population, which is far below the state average.
About 20.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English ancestry is the most common, accounting for 40.4% of the population.
English is the dominant language here, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
Religion is split almost evenly, as 41.1% of residents report having no religion and 38.7% identify as Christian.
The area is highly qualified, with 31.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are strong here, with 34.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the Queensland average of 20.2%.
Mental health conditions are reported by only 3.0% of residents, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%.
Volunteering is common, with 21.4% of people pitching in, well above the state average. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework.
There are 7 First Nations people in the area. Their typical household income is $1,949, which is well above the state and national figures.
Homes tend to be smaller in size, with 2.3 people per home, and most households consist of couples without children.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 55.1% owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%.
The area is very car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. However, 33.1% of workers work from home, far above the state average.
Migration is steady, as 36.7% of residents moved here in the last five years, though this is lower than the Queensland average.
The working population is much lower than in other areas, with only 50.2% of adults working or looking for work, reflecting the large number of retirees.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent due to a lack of nearby shops and services, and the terrain is quite steep with a mean slope of 18.2%.
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