Bargara

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with seniors making up 35.0% of residents. In contrast, children under 15 make up just 13.8%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.

English (44.9%) and Australian (35.9%) are the most common ancestries. While 19.0% of people were born overseas, this is well below the Australian figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.0% of residents. Only 5.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Over half of the community identifies as Christian (53.6%), while 38.0% of residents report having no religion, a figure about the same as the national average.

About 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 46.3%.

Typical incomes are lower than the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,261 per week. However, 10.0% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Health needs are much higher here than in most areas, with 38.0% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members (5.0%) than most other areas. Volunteering is slightly above the national figure at 16.4%.

First Nations people make up 3.2% of the population, with 11.4% speaking a First Nations language. This is much higher than most similar areas.

Homes are smaller than average, with a typical size of 2.2 people. A high number of people live alone (27.7%), which is well above the state average of 24.7%.

Home ownership is strong, with 44.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents (78.2%) live in separate houses.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 71.9% of workers commuting by vehicle. Working from home is far less common here (6.9%) than across Australia (21.0%).

Bargara is a dynamic place for movers, with 49.3% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (47.0%) compared to the national average of 61.1%. The largest employment sector is health care and social assistance at 24.3%.

The area is quite walkable, with 98.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 93.6% near public transport. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school.