Gladstone Harbour

This is a very old community where 75% of residents are aged 65 or over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. There are no children under 15 living here, and the population is much smaller than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 12.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the primary ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 66.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 25% report no religion, which is much lower than the 38.9% seen across Australia.

Formal qualifications are low in this area, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 16.7% completing Year 12, both of which are far below national figures.

Typical weekly household income is $474, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Similarly, the typical personal weekly income of $515 is well below the national average of $805.

Health needs are high here, as 62.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 16.7% need help with daily activities, both figures being far above the national average.

Unpaid care for children is very rare at 12.5%, far below the national figure of 26.3%. However, 25% of residents spend 15 or more hours on unpaid housework, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations residents are very few in number, and the typical person in this group is 65, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are small, with only 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

The number of people per bedroom is 0.70, which is a little below the national figure of 0.80.

There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area, and weekly departures are far below the state average.

The population is quite stable, with only 16.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 12.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.