Paradise Point

The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 53 and 30.1% of the population being seniors. Children under 15 make up only 11.9%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

A significant 27.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure well above the Queensland average. English ancestry is the most common at 42.8%, followed by Australian at 29.2%.

English is the main language for 82.6% of the community. While 9.5% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

More than half the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 33.6%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 52.9% of residents completing Year 12. However, the 19.9% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are notably high, with 16% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $2,198 is a little above the Queensland figure.

Health trends are around the middle for similar areas, with 29.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are reported by 6.6% of residents, which is well below the state average.

Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.6%. Similarly, only 19.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%.

The First Nations community here is smaller than most areas but has a typical personal income of $739, which is well above the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far above the Australian average at 50%.

Homes are generally smaller, with 2.2 people per dwelling. About 26.5% of people live alone, which is a little above the state average.

Outright home ownership is far above the national figure at 43.2%. While separate houses are less common than in other areas, the typical weekly rent of $450 is a little above the national figure.

Cars are the primary way to travel, though 19.9% of people work from home, which is well above the state average. Public transport departures are much higher than in most similar areas.

The community is quite mobile, with 44.5% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.

About 52.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state average. Common industries include health care, construction, and retail.

The area is somewhat walkable, and every single home is within 15 minutes of a park. However, very few homes—just 0.2%—are within a 15-minute walk of health services.