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Cleveland
12 km²
A very walkable lifestyle defines Cleveland, where most homes are just a short stroll from parks, schools, and shops. It is a notably older community, with the typical resident aged 51 and many more seniors than the national average. This shift toward an older population is reflected in the high number of people living alone and those requiring help with daily activities. Despite its aging profile, the area has seen significant movement, with nearly 46% of residents arriving in the last five years.
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The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 51 and 30.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
People born overseas make up 29.3% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average. English is the most common ancestry at 47.2%, followed by Australian at 29.7%.
While many residents were born abroad, English is the main language for 87.8% of the community. Only 8.8% use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
About half the population identifies as Christian, while 40.2% report no religion. This is a little above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are higher than most areas, with 19.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most of those with a qualification have a Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly household income is $1,430, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, 12% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than elsewhere, affecting 36.1% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.5% of residents need help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid care and volunteering is lower than in most areas. Interestingly, the rate of former Defence Force members is 3.9%, which is higher than the national average.
There are 310 First Nations people in the area. This group is a little older than those in the state, and 44.6% have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.
Many people live alone here, accounting for 31% of households. This is well above the national figure and helps explain why the typical home has only 2.3 people.
Detached houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, with only 60.4% of homes being separate houses. Rent is higher than usual, with a typical weekly cost of $400.
Public transport is very accessible, with 87 stops and 26 routes. This is reflected in the fact that 93.1% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.
The area is quite mobile, with 45.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 53.2%. Those who are employed work mostly in health care, construction, and retail.
Cleveland is very walkable, with a score of 6.9. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 86.3% of homes have easy walking access to a variety of local amenities.