Fitzroy Island

The typical resident is 31, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 and very few seniors, with only 9.4% aged 65 and over, well below the 17.2% seen across Australia.

People born overseas make up 10.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language here, with only 3.5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religion is less common here than elsewhere, with 16.5% of people reporting no religion, a figure far below the 38.9% national average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 20.5% completing Year 12 and 6.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $962, which is much lower than most areas. However, typical personal income is $949, which is a little above the national figure of $805.

The population is very healthy, with only 8.2% having a long-term health condition, far below the 27.7% national figure. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and housework are very rare here, with figures for both far below the national average. About 3.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, though the small number of First Nations people associated with the area have a typical income of $874, which is far above the national figure.

Homes are very small, with only 1.2 people per home, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.

Typical weekly rent is $175, which is far below the national figure of $375. There is about one person per bedroom, which is well above the national figure of 0.8.

The island is highly walkable for work, with 86.4% of people walking to their jobs. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 23.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily concentrated in tourism, with 77.3% working in accommodation and food. While only 31.3% of adults are working or looking for work, those who are employed are 100% full-time.

The terrain is very steep, with a mean slope of 27.5%, far above the state average of 6.0%. While parks are within a 15-minute walk for 71.4% of homes, there are no schools, health services, or groceries nearby.