Holloways Beach

The community is older than the state and national average, with residents aged 65 and over making up 18.1% of the population. It is also more diverse in its identity, with 6.3% of people being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure.

About 23.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure that is much higher than in most similar areas. English ancestry is the most common, followed by Australian, Irish, and Scottish heritage.

While 8.6% of people use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national average of 22.3%. Very few residents, just 0.1%, speak little or no English.

More than half of the population (50.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 34.8%.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (19.7%) than most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure of 26.3%. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,342, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 12.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

A little over 10% of residents have a mental health condition, which is higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions affect 28.9% of the community, which is about the same as the state average.

Volunteer rates are 15.4%, a little above the national figure. However, far fewer people here provide unpaid care for children or do significant housework compared to most other areas.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with 19.7% speaking a First Nations language, which is well above the national figure. The community is also more educated than the national average, with 49% completing Year 12.

The area is defined by smaller households, with a typical home holding only 2.1 people. This is reflected in the high number of people living alone (36.8%) and a very high rate of one-parent families at 23.4%.

Rental properties are much more common here than in most similar areas, with 35.8% of households renting. Homes tend to be smaller, as 58.6% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national figure.

Most people rely on cars, but 93.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. This is far above the Queensland average of 63.7%.

The community is quite mobile, with 42% of the population having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.4% of the population.

The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is much higher than most similar areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which is the most common industry at 19.8%.

The area is somewhat walkable, and nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, very few residents can walk to a school or health service within 15 minutes.