Oak Beach

The area is far older than the national figure, with 24.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 2.7% of the population, which is far below the Queensland average of 18.7%.

Born overseas, 34.4% of residents come from another country, a figure well above the national average. English ancestry is the most common at 44.1%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 87.1% of the community. While many were born overseas, only 4.3% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents (55.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The community is highly qualified, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the Queensland average of 21.9%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,687, which is about the same as the Queensland average. About 22.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, affecting 24.2% of people, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 35% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national average. Conversely, only 10% provide unpaid child care, reflecting the small number of children in the area.

First Nations people make up a very small part of the population. Those who are present have a typical age of 62, which is far older than the Queensland average of 23.

Most households consist of couples without children (63.8%). Typical homes are small, with 2.3 people per household, a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Every single home here is a separate house, and 48.6% are owned outright, far above the national average. Large homes are the norm, with 90% having three or more bedrooms.

Every household has at least one motor vehicle, and 50% have two. Working from home is common for 19% of the workforce, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.5% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Adults working or looking for work make up 61.1% of the population, about the same as the national figure. Common industries for workers include accommodation and food services and retail trade.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.