Clifton Beach

The community is far older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 48 and 21.5% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.4% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average.

A significant 30.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 41.4%, followed by Australian at 28.0%.

While 10.2% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

Nearly half of the population (48.4%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

The area is highly qualified, with 23.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 58.9% having completed Year 12, both of which are higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are generally around the middle for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,480. This is a little below the national figure of $1,746.

Health profiles are typical for the region, with 27.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 4.6% needing help with daily activities.

The area has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar places. However, it has a much lower rate of people providing unpaid care and caring for children compared to the state.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 19. They also show very high educational achievement, with 68.2% completing Year 12, far above the national figure.

Homes here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. About 44.9% are couples with children, while 39.0% are couples without children.

Renters are much more common here than in similar areas, making up 34.9% of households. While separate houses are the most common type, the area has a higher-than-average proportion of flats or apartments.

Public transport infrastructure is very strong, with 16 stops and a high number of weekly departures. Despite this, 57.5% of workers still rely on a car to get to work.

The community is very mobile, with 50.8% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is far above the national average.

Full-time employment is well below the national average at 55.2%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, as well as accommodation and food services.

The area is quite walkable, with 86.1% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 95.9% near a park. This is far above the Queensland average for most amenities.