Curtis Island

The community is far older than the state and national typical age of 38, with 30.6% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15 living here, and 93.9% of residents are married.

The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no overseas births recorded. Most residents identify as having Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

Christianity is the most common faith, held by 69.4% of residents. Only 13.9% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 27.3% having completed Year 12. Only 9.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $575, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, 15.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average.

Health needs are high here, with 44.4% of people having a long-term health condition and 16.7% needing help with daily activities. Both figures are far above the national averages.

Volunteering is very common, with 45.5% of residents participating, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, at 57.6%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children (81.0%). Because of this, households are small, with a typical 1.8 people per home.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,733, which is about the same as the national figure.

There are no public transport stops or routes serving the island, leaving residents entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community has seen some movement, with 38.9% of people moving here in the last five years.

Only 33.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.7. While 62.9% of homes are near a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.