Coral Sea

The typical resident is 36, making the area a little younger than the national figure. There are almost no children or seniors here, and the population is well below the state and national averages for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

People born overseas account for 35.9% of the population, which is far above the Queensland average. While many residents have English, Australian, or Scottish ancestry, there is a significant number of people born in New Zealand and China.

About 20.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the state average. This diversity is reflected in the 3.8% who speak little or no English, a figure that is a little above the national average.

Nearly half the community (48.7%) reports having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 26.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. However, the proportion who completed Year 12 is well below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $933, which is a little above the national figure. In contrast, typical family incomes are far below the state and national averages, and very few people earn $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 14.1% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the state average. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force (8.0%), which is well above the national average. However, rates of unpaid care and housework are among the lowest at this level.

There are very few First Nations people here. Those present have a typical personal income of $900, which is far above the national figure, and a typical age of 57, making them far older than the state average.

Homes are very small, with only 1.6 people per home, which is well below the national average.

Rent is exceptionally low, with the typical weekly cost at $130, far below the national figure. This is consistent with the small household sizes, though there are slightly more people per bedroom than usual.

Most people walk to work (67.9%), while very few use cars or work from home. There are no public transport stops or routes available in the area.

The community is highly transient, with 67.9% of people having moved in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

Employment is strong, with 69.7% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people are employed full-time, largely within the accommodation and food services industry.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. While many homes are near a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.