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Kewarra Beach
6 km²
A noticeably older population marks Kewarra Beach, where the typical resident is 43. This is a large community of over 6,000 people characterized by spacious living and a strong preference for detached housing. It is a diverse area with a high proportion of overseas-born residents and a significant number of people who do not follow any religion. The neighbourhood feels established yet mobile, with nearly half of the residents having moved here in the last five years.
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The community is older than the state and national average, with 18% of people aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas.
People born overseas make up 27.3% of the population, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
About 10.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas, though this is still far below the national average.
Nearly half of the community (48.7%) report no religion, which is well above both the Queensland and Australian figures.
Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than those in most similar areas, and 20.5% hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,748, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
About 27% of people have a long-term health condition, and 5.5% need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas.
The area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members (4.5%) than most similar areas, though volunteering rates are lower than average.
First Nations people in this area are more likely to have finished Year 12 than those in most similar areas, and 12.9% speak a First Nations language.
Homes typically house 2.5 people, and there are fewer people living alone here compared to the state average.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (92.1%), and nearly 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rent is $425, a little above the national average.
Car travel is the primary way to get to work for 57.9% of residents, and 45.2% of homes have two vehicles.
The area is highly mobile, with 47.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most similar areas, with health care and social assistance being the top industry.
Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, but only 12% are within the same distance of a school.
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