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Nudgee Beach
5 km²
Much wealthier than the national average, Nudgee Beach is a small, affluent community of just 308 people. It is a predominantly older area where the typical resident is 47, far older than the Queensland average. This is a high-earning enclave of detached houses, where many residents are well-qualified professionals who often work from home.
Nudgee Beach's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is notably older than most areas, with 24.7% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 make up 16.9% of the population, slightly below the state average.
About 19.2% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, although this is still well below the Queensland average of 22.7%. The most common ancestries are English and Australian.
English is the primary language for 92.2% of the population. While 7.5% of people use another language at home—a higher rate than in many similar areas—this is far below the national average of 22.3%.
About half of the residents identify as Christian, while 42.9% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is slightly above the Queensland average of 41.2%.
Residents are highly qualified, with 27.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. This educational profile is reflected in the workforce, where professional and managerial roles are common.
The area is very prosperous, with 40.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical family income of $3,023 per week is among the highest for its level.
Health outcomes are generally positive, as only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national average. Mental health conditions are also less common here than in most areas.
Caregiving is common here, with 18.7% of people providing unpaid care and 32.8% doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, both of which are far above national figures.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population, totaling 3 people. While their typical personal income is far below the state average, the typical household income for this group is among the highest at this level.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 56.2% having children. Households are slightly larger than usual, with an average of 2.6 people per home.
Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 45.0% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
Working from home is popular, with 23.4% of people doing so, which is well above the state average. While there are many public transport stops nearby, most residents still rely on cars, with 42.6% of homes having two vehicles.
The area is relatively stable, though 35.8% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Employment is strong, with 65.8% of people working full-time, well above the national average. The unemployment rate is very low at 2.4%, which is well below the state figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. However, almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or public transport.
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