Hull Heads

The community is far older than the state and national figures, with 49.6% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 5.5%, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.2% were born overseas, a figure that is well below the Queensland average of 22.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 52.8%.

English is the sole language used at home for 93.7% of the population, and no residents reported speaking little or no English, which is well below national levels.

About 59.8% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.8% completing Year 12, far below the state average.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $900, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here; 49.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 11.0% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above state and national levels.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.4% of people providing unpaid care. Many residents also do heavy housework, with 35.2% spending 15 or more hours a week on it.

The First Nations population is 6.3%, which is a little above the state average. The typical First Nations resident is 40, far older than the national typical age of 24.

Most homes are small, with a typical size of 2.0 people, well below the national average of 2.5. Couples without children make up the majority of families at 70.6%.

Home ownership is very high, with 61.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. However, homes are smaller than usual, with 41.5% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 59.1% of workers drive to work, while 18.2% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

While full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.6%, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.2. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.