McEwens Beach

The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 54 and a high number of seniors. This contributes to a small population of children under 15, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with 91.8% of people using it at home. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most similar areas, as the share of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 31% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,833, which is a little above the Queensland figure. While personal incomes are around the national average, 11.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than most areas.

A higher number of residents need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition, affecting 11.9% of the population.

Participation in unpaid housework is far above the national figure, with 33.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. The community also has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most areas.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $2,249, which is far above the national figure of $540. The typical age for this group is also far younger than the national average at 12 years.

Homes are generally smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. Single-parent families are much less common here than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by townhouses and semi-detached homes, and 44.3% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon, occurring in only 10% of households.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Consequently, 0% of people commute using public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 22.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 61.2%, and the unemployment rate is very low at 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or transport.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. However, 89.1% of homes are within a short walk of a park.