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Moore Park Beach
60 km²
Typical weekly household incomes are much lower than the national figure in Moore Park Beach, where residents earn about $1,045. This is an older community with a typical age of 51, far older than the Queensland average. It is a predominantly residential area of detached houses where many people have already paid off their mortgages. The population is largely Australian-born and tends to be less qualified than the state average, which helps explain the lower income levels across the area.
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The community is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 51 and 26.3% of residents aged 65 and over. About 4.9% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is a little above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English ancestry make up 45.4% of the population. While 15.7% were born overseas, this is far below the Australian average of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large portion of the population reports no religion at 46.7%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.0%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 34.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the Queensland average of 57.1%.
Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly personal income of $527. Only 9.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure of 22.6%.
Health challenges are common here; 37.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the area's older population, as 8.5% need help with daily activities.
A high number of residents perform unpaid housework, with 28.2% doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 6.1%, well above the national average.
The First Nations community is noticeably younger than most, with a typical age of 18. However, it faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 36.8% and a typical personal income of $391.
One-parent families are much more common here at 17.3%, which is well above the national average. About 41% of households consist of couples without children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 92.7% of dwellings. Ownership is high, with 42.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 70% of people drive to work and no one uses public transport for their commute. Most homes have at least one vehicle, with 39% owning two.
The area has seen significant movement recently, with 47.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.
Job stability is lower than in other areas, with an unemployment rate of 8.4% and only 45.1% of adults working or looking for work. Health care and social assistance is the most common industry.
The neighborhood is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.6. Only 14.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, far below the Queensland average of 60.6%.
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