Freshwater Point

The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 48. Children under 15 make up only 10.3% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average of 18.7%.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, with 42.0% and 37.9% respectively. While 14.4% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and those who use another language at home make up only 2.3% of the population. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

Over half the population identifies as Christian (51.7%). Those with no religion make up 32.2%, which is well below the state figure of 41.2%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 7.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $2,250, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. High earners are common, with 22.2% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than the state average, with only 24.1% reporting a long-term health condition compared to 28.8% in Queensland.

Participation in unpaid work is low; only 9.8% of people volunteer, which is well below the national average of 14.1%.

First Nations residents are few in number, but they have a typical personal income of $2,124 and a typical age of 46, both far above the national figures.

Most households consist of couples, with 48.0% having no children. Only 16.7% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

Every single home here is a separate house, and 43.3% are owned outright. While rents are well below the national figure, typical monthly mortgage payments are slightly higher than the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 74.1% of workers driving to work. This is consistent with the fact that 0% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 40.0% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is high at 64.7%, which is well above the national figure. Many residents work in mining (21.2%) or transport and warehousing (11.8%).

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.7, far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.