Pacific Paradise

The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 46 and 27.3% of the population aged 65 or over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14.7%, which is well below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

While 76.4% of residents were born in Australia, those born overseas make up 18.7% of the population, a figure much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of the community, and the proportion of people who speak little or no English is a little below the national figure.

Nearly half of the population (49.2%) report having no religion, which is far above the national average.

Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 13.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 46.6% having completed Year 12.

Income is notably lower than in other areas; the typical weekly household earns $1,340, which is well below the Queensland figure of $1,675.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.9% of people living with a long-term health condition and 8.9% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are much lower than in most similar areas, and the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is also well below the national average.

The First Nations community is older than the national average with a typical age of 30, and their personal income is well above the national figure.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.9% of households, though typical home sizes are a little smaller than the state average.

Homes are more likely to be owned outright here than in most areas, but the typical weekly rent of $400 is a little above the state average.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and the proportion of people working from home is far below the national figure.

The area has seen a high turnover of residents, with 45.9% of the population moving into the area within the last five years.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and full-time employment is well below the national figure.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.