Dolphin Heads

The area is significantly older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 48. Children under 15 make up only 14.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 24.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with 83.3% of people using it only. While more people here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is split, with 46.0% of residents identifying as Christians and 38.5% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

The community is highly qualified; 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average of 26.3%. Many residents have backgrounds in engineering and management.

Incomes here are among the highest for similar areas. The typical family earns $3,708 a week, far above the Queensland figure of $2,024, and 40.1% of households earn over $3,000 weekly.

Residents generally report better health than most areas. Only 23.0% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteer rates are high at 17.2%, which is well above the state and national figures of 14.1%. About 12.3% of people provide unpaid care.

First Nations residents here are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 44. Their typical personal income of $999 is also far above the national figure of $540.

Family structures are varied, with 52.7% being couples with children and 27.0% of people living alone, which is slightly above the national average.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most areas, at 38.8%. Typical monthly mortgage payments are also very high at $2,600, well above the national figure of $1,863.

The area is heavily car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops. Only 1.3% of people commute via public transport, and 60.9% drive to work.

The population is quite mobile, with 40.2% having moved house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the national average.

Employment rates are very strong, with 69.1% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is just 2.1%, well below the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.5. While nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a short walk.