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Elanora
9 km²
Typical household incomes in Elanora are higher than in most similar areas, reflecting a relatively prosperous community. The area is predominantly made up of families, with a high number of children and a typical resident age of 42. Located on the Gold Coast, it is a largely residential suburb where large family homes are the norm. This is a settled community with strong roots in Australia and England, though it has a growing number of residents who do not identify with any religion.
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The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with 20.6% of people aged 65 and over. However, there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, meaning the community has a broad age spread.
Most residents were born in Australia, but 18.5% were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 45.8%, followed by Australian and Irish.
English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. While more people here use another language at home than in similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.
A high proportion of the community has no religion, at 45.4%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is also common, accounting for 46.7% of residents.
The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 19.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, and there are many large schools serving the community.
Typical family and household incomes are higher than in most similar areas. About 21.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is a little above the Queensland average.
About 27.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.
More people here provide unpaid care for children than in most similar areas, though volunteers are much less common than in other similar spots.
First Nations residents in Elanora have a household income that is well above the state and national figures. Their unemployment rate is also much lower than the national average.
Families are the mainstay of the area, with 59% of households consisting of couples with children. Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home on average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 90.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are very high, well above the state average at $525.
Most people rely on cars to get to work, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. Only 0.9% of residents commute using public transport.
The community is relatively stable, though 36.1% of people have moved in the last five years. This is a lower proportion than is seen across Queensland and Australia.
Full-time employment is much lower here than in most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 88.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, most homes are far from health services and groceries.