Paget

The community has a strong Indigenous presence, with 8.3% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. Residents are generally older than the state average, and there are far fewer children under 15 than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (71.4%), and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than both Queensland and Australia. Those with overseas roots most commonly identify as being from New Zealand or the Philippines.

English is the main language for 78.5% of residents. While the share of people using another language at home is higher than in similar areas, it remains far below the national average.

About 41.9% of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.0%, which is a little below the national figure.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 29.6% of people completing Year 12, far below the state average. Certificates III and IV are the most common highest qualifications, reflecting a workforce focused on trades and technical skills.

Typical personal weekly income is $843, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household incomes are well below the state and national averages, and only 10.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities compared to the state average.

Participation in unpaid work is very low; the rates of volunteering and providing unpaid childcare are among the lowest at this level and well below the national figure.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $833, which is well above the national figure. However, Year 12 completion among this group is among the lowest for similar areas.

The area is defined by small households, with a typical size of just 2.0 people. This is consistent with the fact that 45.9% of people live alone, a figure far above the state average.

Housing is mostly made up of separate houses, though these are far less common here than in the rest of the state. The area has a high share of renters and a very low number of homes with three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, and 8.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure. While public transport use is higher than in similar areas, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than usual.

The community is quite mobile, with 39.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Employment is strong, with 71.4% of people working full-time, far above the national average. The most common jobs are in transport, warehousing, health care, and construction, with many residents working as machinery operators or labourers.

Paget is mostly car-dependent, as most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools. However, nearly all residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park.