Keppel Sands

The area is far older than the national figure, with 37.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 9.6% of the population, which is well below the Queensland figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, and Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language used at home for 90.9% of residents. Only 1.3% of people use another language, a figure far below the national average.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian. About 37.4% of residents report having no religion, which is a little below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 34.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the usual household earning $931 a week. Only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the Queensland figure.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 41.2% of people, which is far above the national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 20.3%.

The area has a strong history of service, with 6.3% of people having served in the Defence Force, well above the national average. Volunteers also make up 19.5% of the population.

First Nations people make up 7.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 37, which is much older than the national typical age of 24.

Living arrangements are often small, with 37.5% of people living alone, far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical home only houses 2.0 people.

Home ownership is very high, with 50% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. Almost all homes are separate houses, and typical weekly rent is well below the national average at $240.

The community relies almost entirely on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. There are zero public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 44.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. Common industries for those employed include construction, retail, and health care.

Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or grocery store, far above the Queensland average. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.