Flaxton

Flaxton is far older than the rest of Australia, with the typical resident aged 59 and 36.8% of the population aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.2%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 24.2% of the community, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 50.9%, followed by Australian and Scottish.

English is the primary language for 91.5% of residents, and 4.7% use another language at home. Very few people speak little or no English, with a figure of 0.0% that is well below the national average.

The community is split almost evenly between those who identify as Christian (45.1%) and those with no religion (45.1%). The latter figure is well above the national average of 38.9%.

This is a highly educated area, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland figure of 21.9%, and 60.5% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,431, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. While 11.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, the typical personal income of $657 is lower than in most areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 33.5% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Volunteering is high at 21.3%, well above the national average of 14.1%. There is also a strong history of service, with 6.6% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, numbering 14 people. For this group, the typical household income of $2,749 is far above the national figure of $1,507.

Homes are typically smaller than average with 2.3 people per household. Over half of the homes are occupied by couples without children, which helps explain why one-parent families are well below the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents live in separate houses, and 86.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is very car-reliant, as 0% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. However, 23.8% of people work from home, which is well above the Queensland figure.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.2% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 3.8% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

Fewer people here are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 48.3%. This is far below the national figure of 61.1%, likely reflecting the high proportion of retirees.

Flaxton is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store. This is compounded by a steep average terrain slope of 13.5%.