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Burleigh Waters
7 km²
Older adults and families define the character of Burleigh Waters, where the typical resident is 42. This community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with over 20% of people aged 65 and over. It is a relatively affluent area with higher typical incomes than the national average and a strong presence of high-earning households. The neighborhood is notably walkable, with almost every home within a short stroll of a park and a high proportion of residents living in spacious family homes.
13 schools within reach make Burleigh Waters convenient for families.
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The population is older than most areas, with 20.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 18.8% of the community, which is about the same as the national figure.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 23.3% of people were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas.
English is the primary language for 87.9% of residents. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.
Religion is less common here than in the rest of the country, with 43% of people reporting no religion, which is well above the national figure.
The community is well-qualified, as 59.3% of residents completed Year 12 and 22.7% hold a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are higher than most similar areas.
Household incomes are strong, with 22.6% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,131 is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in the state or nation, though 5.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.
Caregiving is common, with 29.1% of people providing unpaid child care, which is a little above the national figure. However, volunteers make up only 12.4% of the population, much lower than most areas.
First Nations residents in Burleigh Waters have a much lower unemployment rate of 3.4% and a Year 12 completion rate of 59.3%, both far above national and state figures.
Families tend to be larger here, with 2.6 people per home. Couples with children make up the largest group at 59.2% of households.
Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $500 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,000, both well above the national figures. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.
The area is very well served by buses, with a high number of stops and a very short walk to the nearest one, though 63.2% of people still commute by car.
The population is fairly mobile, with 37.5% of people moving in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure.
Health care, construction, and education are the main industries for workers, but full-time employment at 54.5% is well below the national figure.
This is a very walkable neighborhood with a score of 7.3, as 93.2% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed and 100% are within a 15-minute walk of a park.