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Garners Beach
2 km²
A typical resident in Garners Beach is 54, making the community far older than the national average of 38. With only 31 people living here, it is a sparsely populated area where no children under 15 reside. The community is largely made up of adults in de facto relationships and people born overseas, creating a small, quiet pocket of the Cassowary Coast. It is a place of contrasting traits, combining high levels of education with very low typical incomes.
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The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 54. It is an unusual demographic mix where 26.9% of residents are in de facto relationships—a figure far above the national average—yet there are no children under 15.
About 22.6% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas and about the same as the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and German.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
More people here have no religion (45.2%) compared to the national average of 38.9%, though 38.7% still identify as Christian.
The community is well-qualified, with 76.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 26.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which are well above the state average.
Despite the high education levels, incomes are very low. The typical household earns $687 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions like arthritis and heart disease affect 29% of the population, though no residents currently need help with daily activities or report a mental health condition.
Unpaid housework is common here, with 30.8% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. This is far above the national figure of 20.7%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes are generally small, with 1.9 people per home, which is well below the Queensland and national average of 2.5.
Housing costs are much lower than usual, with a typical weekly rent of $190 and typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,300, both far below national figures.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on other means of travel.
The population is quite mobile, with 53.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a rate far above the national average of 40.7%.
Only 46.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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