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Clear Island Waters
4 km²
Far more residents in Clear Island Waters are seniors than in most similar areas, with 30.1% aged 65 and over. This Gold Coast community is a well-qualified and diverse place, where many residents were born overseas and a high proportion hold university degrees. The population is significantly older than the national average, which is reflected in a high rate of outright home ownership and a smaller number of children. It is a largely residential area where most people rely on cars to get around.
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The typical resident is 50, making this area far older than both Queensland and Australia. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 30.1% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national figure at 14.0%.
Overseas birth is very common here, with 37.7% of people born outside Australia, a figure far above the state average. English, Australian, and Chinese are the most common ancestries.
Language diversity is high, with 23.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is much higher than most areas and is reflected in the 9.0% of residents who speak Mandarin.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian, while 33.1% of residents report having no religion. This figure is well below the national average.
The area is highly qualified, with 27.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64.2% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above the state and national averages.
Weekly household incomes are around the middle for similar areas. However, those earning $3,000 or more a week are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.
People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas, at 7.5%. Arthritis is the most frequently reported long-term health condition.
Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas, at 11.5%. Unpaid care for children is also well below the national figure.
First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 33. Unemployment among this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national rate.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 56.0% having children and 31.3% without. The typical home contains 2.5 people, which is the same as the national figure.
Home ownership is strong, with 44.9% of homes owned outright. Large homes are the norm, as 85.2% have three or more bedrooms, but typical rents and mortgage payments are well above the state average.
Most people rely on cars, with 61.2% driving to work. Very few people use public transport for their commute, at just 0.7%.
The area has seen significant movement, with 42.9% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.7% of the population.
Only 51.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. Many of those employed work in health care and social assistance.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While 90.6% of homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.