Pelican Waters

The area is far older than most, with 33.7% of people aged 65 and over, compared to 17.2% nationally. This shift is reflected in the families, as children under 15 make up only 13.8% of the population, well below the national figure of 18.2%.

About 24.7% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas. The strongest roots are in the UK and Australia, with 47.9% of people claiming English ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. While a higher number of people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 57.7%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 35.2%, which is well below both the state and national figures.

The community is well-qualified, with 19.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a background in management, commerce, or engineering.

Typical weekly household income is $1,552, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, 21.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.8% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

There is a strong history of service here, as 5.1% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas. Unpaid housework is also more common than the state average.

The First Nations community here is small but relatively affluent, with a typical personal income of $762, which is well above the national figure of $540. Unemployment among First Nations people is 0.0%.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 44.6% being couples without children. People living alone make up only 13.9% of the population, far below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by large homes, with 95% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, as 56.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is very car-dependent, with 57.5% of workers commuting by car. However, 20.2% of people work from home, which is well above the state average of 14.1%.

The community is quite mobile, with 48.3% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 47.8%. This is far below the national figure of 61.1% and is consistent with the high number of retirees.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3, well below the state average of 5.0. While 95.9% of homes are near a park, very few are within a 15-minute walk of health services or schools.