Hideaway Bay

The area is far older than the Queensland and national averages, with a typical age of 63. Children under 15 make up only 7.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.9% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.1%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 91.4% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is well below the state and national figures.

About 44.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 48.3%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 44.3% of residents completing Year 12. Qualification fields are led by engineering and health services.

Typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is much lower than the national figure of $1,746. However, 11.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is about the same as the national average.

Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.4% of people. Arthritis and cancer are the most frequently reported conditions.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.0% of people providing care and 30.7% doing significant housework, both figures well above the national average. 18.4% of residents are volunteers.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical person in this group is 64 years old, which is far older than the national figure of 24 years.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home. Many residents live alone (29.1%), and 64.2% of families are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 67.0% of houses owned outright. Detached houses make up 92.2% of dwellings, while only 2.9% of the community rents.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no one commuting by public transport.

About 34.8% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is well below the national average. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, at 42.0%. The most common industries for those employed are mining and accommodation and food services.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services nearby. This makes the area very car-dependent.