Dicky Beach

Dicky Beach is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 53 and 30% of residents aged 65 and over. This is much higher than the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 13.5% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.9% were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community. Only 3.4% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44%. This is well above the Australian figure of 38.9%, while 47% of residents identify as Christian.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Queensland average. Qualifications are strongest in management, commerce, health and education.

Typical household income is $1,322 per week, which is well below both the state and national figures. However, 20.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Health needs are significant here; 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. About 10.3% of residents need help with daily activities, among the highest figures for its level.

Participation in unpaid care is around the middle for similar areas, though 16.6% of residents are volunteers. Notably, 5.6% of the community served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

There are 34 First Nations people in the area. Typical personal income for this group is $487 per week, which is lower than the national figure of $540.

People are more likely to live alone here, with 32.2% of households being single person, well above the national average. Consequently, the typical home is smaller, with only 2.2 people per dwelling.

Homes are often owned outright (42.8%), far above the national figure of 31%. Rent is relatively high at a typical $400 per week, and separate houses are less common here than in most other areas.

Public transport access is excellent, with 11 stops and a very short walk to the nearest one. While 61.6% drive to work, 15.4% work from home, and 6.9% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.4% of residents arriving in the last five years. This is higher than most similar areas, though recent overseas arrivals (9.3%) are well below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (49.1%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national average, with many employed in health and education.

Dicky Beach is very walkable, with a score of 7.4. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport, far exceeding the Queensland average.