Moreton Island

The community is far younger than the state and national figures, with children under 15 making up only 1.7% of the population. De facto relationships are very common here, occurring far more often than in other similar areas.

People born overseas make up 24.4% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries, while the Philippines is a notable country of birth.

Around 13.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. This diversity is reflected in the use of Tagalog, though no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Almost half of the population (47.2%) report having no religion, which is well above both the Queensland and Australian figures.

Educational qualifications are generally lower than in other areas, with far fewer adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure.

Typical family incomes are far above the state and national figures, and 36.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week. However, typical personal weekly incomes are only a little above the national figure.

Residents are in very good health, with a long-term health condition rate far below the national average. No one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is among the lowest for its level, with very few people caring for children, doing housework, or volunteering compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 39. Their personal and household incomes are also far above the national average.

Living arrangements are unusual, as 68.2% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure. This helps explain why homes are small, with typically only 2.0 people per dwelling.

Renters make up 72.7% of the population, a figure far above the state average. While weekly rents are far below the national figure, typical monthly home-loan payments are far above.

The area is entirely without public transport routes or stops. Most people get to work by walking (62.7%), as the drive time to the city is very high at 391 minutes.

The population is quite mobile, and recent arrivals from overseas are far more common here than in the rest of Australia.

The workforce is heavily focused on accommodation and food services, where 67.3% of employees work. Full-time employment is far below the national average, though the unemployment rate is slightly lower.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and only 48.3% of homes are near a park.