Manly

The typical resident is 46, making the population far older than both Queensland and Australia. While it has a total population of 4,273, the age structure is balanced across older adults and seniors, who make up about 52% of the community.

People born overseas make up 23.9% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.5%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the main language for 91.1% of residents. While 5.7% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

Religious affiliation is split, with 51.1% of people identifying as Christians and 41.5% reporting no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is about the same as the Queensland average.

The community is highly qualified, with 32.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. This is consistent with the high number of residents who completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure.

Wealth is a standout feature here, as the typical family earns $2,740 a week, well above the national figure of $2,120. Over a third of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a result far above the state average.

About 30.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis and mental health are the most common reported conditions.

Volunteering is common, with 18.2% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. A higher number of people than usual also provide unpaid care for children.

There are 80 First Nations people in the area. This group is far older than the state average, with a typical age of 43, and faces a higher unemployment rate of 15.8%.

About 27.3% of people live alone, which is higher than in most other areas. Family homes are common, with 57.1% of households consisting of couples with children.

Housing is expensive, with typical weekly rents of $403 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,200, both of which are much higher than in most similar areas. Many residents own their homes outright, at 36.1%.

Public transport is very accessible, with 24 stops and a short 3-minute walk to the nearest one. This helps explain why more people use public transport to commute here than in most similar areas.

The area has seen significant movement, with 44.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure.

The workforce is active, with more adults working or looking for work than in most similar areas. Many residents work in professional roles or within health care and social assistance.

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport. This is far above the state average for accessibility to health services and groceries.