Coral Cove

The community is notably older, with a typical age of 50 and a high proportion of seniors at 26.7%, which is well above the national figure. About 3.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a rate higher than most similar areas.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though 17.9% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, though it remains well below the Queensland and national averages.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community. While 6.1% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, with 56.4% of people identifying as Christian. Those reporting no religion make up 36.5%, which is well below the state average.

About 20.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is higher than most similar areas. However, Year 12 completion at 47.3% is far below the national average.

Typical household income is $1,620 a week, which is about the same as the state average. Higher earners are present, with 20.3% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.

The community faces higher health challenges than most areas, with 33.6% of people living with a long-term condition. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.3% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

There is a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 6.2%, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.4% of people providing support, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

The First Nations community is small but distinct, with a typical age of just 14, making them far younger than the state and national averages. Their typical household income is $1,875, which is a little above the national figure.

Homes are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per household. Families are the norm, as only 11.6% of people live alone, which is far below the state and national figures.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 98.3% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is high, as 41.8% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

Cars are essential for travel, as 0% of people commute by public transport and 99.4% of homes have at least one vehicle. While 96.8% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a bus stop, very few people use them.

The area has seen significant movement, with 51.9% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 12.2% of the population.

Only 50.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. However, those who are employed have a low unemployment rate of 2.5%, and many work in health or education.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.8, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.