Picnic Bay

The area is far older than Queensland and Australia, with 34.3% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 7.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

People born overseas make up 18.8% of the population, though this is well below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 44.1%.

English is the primary language for 83.1% of the community. Very few people use another language at home, at 4.1%, which is far below the national average.

A little more than 44% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the state and national averages, with only 16.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest for its level; the typical weekly household income is $870, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.3% of residents, with arthritis being the most frequent condition.

Volunteering is well above the national average at 17.2%, and a much higher than usual 6.5% of the population have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations residents are older than those in other areas, with a typical age of 37, though their household income is much lower than most similar areas.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 43.3% of people living alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This helps explain why the typical home has only 1.8 people.

Renting is more common than in most areas at 34.3%, though 38.8% of homes are owned outright. Most homes are small, with 43.8% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national average.

A high 16.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in a higher-than-usual 3.6% of people commuting by public transport.

The area has seen a lot of movement, with 41.9% of people moving in the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to other areas, at 42.4%. Those who are employed often work in accommodation and food services.

While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.