Broadbeach

The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than both Queensland and Australia. Children are rare here, with those under 15 making up only 7.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Broadbeach is very diverse, with 32.8% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

About 16.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still well below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious patterns are about the same as the national figure, with 38.9% of Australians and 38.6% of local residents reporting no religion. Christianity is the most common faith at 41.1%.

Education levels are high, with 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, matching the national average and sitting well above the state figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $871, which is a little above the national figure. However, weekly household incomes are a little below those of the state and nation.

Residents are generally healthier than most, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (25.4%) and mental health conditions (6.5%) compared to the state and national averages.

Unpaid work and volunteering are much lower here than in most areas, with only 10.5% of people volunteering and very few people providing unpaid care.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than those in the state and nation, with a typical age of 29. They also show much higher Year 12 completion rates, at 67.1%.

Homes are small, with only 1.8 people per household, and a very high 40.3% of people living alone. This is far above the national average of 25.6%.

Renting is very common, with 49.5% of households renting, far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $420, which is a little above the state and national averages.

Public transport use is high, and 11.7% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average. This is supported by a high number of public transport stops.

The area is highly mobile, with 59.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 22.4% of the population, well above the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (56.0%) compared to the state and nation. The most common industries for local workers are health care, accommodation, and food services.

Broadbeach is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.8. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and public transport.