Moffat Beach

The community is notably older than most areas, with 23.0% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

While 75.1% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 17.9% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.

English is the main language for 88.0% of the community. Only 4.5% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

People with no religion make up 45.5% of the population, a figure that is well above the national average of 38.9%.

This is a highly qualified area where 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the Queensland average.

Incomes are generally strong, with 22.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.

A higher than average 31.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, with arthritis being the most common at 10.9%.

Participation in unpaid care is around the middle for its level, though the area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most other areas.

The First Nations community is small, with 52 people, and faces significant challenges, including a much lower typical household income of $900.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 50.1% having children and 37.1% without. Most homes contain two people.

Housing is expensive here, with typical weekly rents at $400 and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,167, both of which are much higher than most areas.

Public transport access is excellent, with 12 stops serving the area and 100% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The area is seeing a lot of movement, with 41.0% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, and full-time employment at 49.6% is well below the national figure.

Moffat Beach is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, health services, and groceries.