Gladstone Central

The community is younger than most, with few children under 15 and far fewer seniors compared to the state and national figures. About 6.1% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is much higher than in most areas.

Born overseas, 21.9% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 37.3%, followed by Australian and Irish.

About 13.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most areas. However, very few residents speak little or no English, at just 0.8%.

Religious patterns are consistent with the rest of the state, with 40.8% of people reporting no religion and 37.6% identifying as Christian.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher than most similar areas. Engineering and related fields are the most common qualifications, making up 22% of degrees.

Typical household income is $1,324 a week, which is well below both the Queensland and national figures. Despite this, 13.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure much higher than most areas.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.2% of residents. This is slightly above the state and national averages.

Participation in unpaid work is very low; far fewer people here provide unpaid care or do significant housework compared to the state and national figures.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 28. While 44.4% have completed Year 12, the unemployment rate is very high at 22.2%.

Single-person households are very common, making up 54.9% of all homes. This explains why the typical home has only 1.8 people, which is among the lowest figures for this level.

Renting is the dominant tenure here, with 66.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. Most people live in flats or apartments, and very few homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area has a high number of homes without a car, at 18.5%. This is supported by a high number of public transport stops and a very short walk to the nearest one.

Movement is very high in this area, with 58% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 22.6% of the population.

Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is also very high at 10.5%. Many residents work in accommodation and food services or health care.

The area is very walkable, with 91.7% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents can easily walk to groceries, health services, and parks within 15 minutes.