Cypress Gardens

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 54 and very few children under 15. A higher proportion of people are in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas, and 8.5% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity. Not a single resident reported speaking little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith here, while those reporting no religion make up 35.1%. This proportion of non-religious residents is well below the national and state figures.

Educational qualifications are much lower than usual, with only 3.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 17% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $687 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 47.9% of people living with a long-term condition—far above the national figure. This is reflected in the fact that 12.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most places, though volunteering is much lower than the state average. Unpaid care for children is also far below the national figure, consistent with the small number of children in the area.

There are 8 First Nations people in the community. The typical First Nations resident is 36, which is far older than the national figure of 24, and typical personal incomes are a little below the national average.

Living arrangements are dominated by couples without children and people living alone, the latter of which is far more common than in the rest of the state. Households are typically small, with 2.1 people per home.

Housing is overwhelmingly stable, with 65.8% of homes owned outright—far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rent is much lower than elsewhere, at just $125.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport routes or stops available.

The population is very stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than across the state, with only 28.9% of adults doing so. The unemployment rate is very high at 38.5%.

Cypress Gardens is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, parks, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.