Prince Of Wales

The community is far older than the national figure, with 33.9% of residents aged 65 and over. This contributes to a small number of children, as those under 15 make up only 12.9% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.

While 69.4% of residents were born in Australia, 17.7% were born overseas, a figure that is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and German.

Language diversity is high, with 25.8% of people using a language other than English at home, far above the Queensland figure of 13.2%. Despite this, no one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 43.5% of residents identifying as Christian and another 43.5% reporting no religion, the latter being well above the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 18.8% of residents completing Year 12 and just 5.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $630 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents report far fewer health issues than most Australians, with only 14.5% having a long-term health condition and no one reporting a mental health condition or a need for help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a prominent feature here, with 21.4% of people providing unpaid care, well above the national figure. However, volunteering is much lower than usual at 10.7%.

First Nations people make up a large part of the community, and 61.8% speak a First Nations language, far above the national figure. The typical First Nations resident is 46, which is much older than the national figure of 24.

Nearly half of all residents (48.3%) live alone, which is far above the national figure of 25.6%. Most other households are couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 69% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, though they are smaller than usual, with 48.3% having three or more bedrooms compared to 73.8% nationally.

The area is highly car-dependent, and 65.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is very stable, with only 18.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the 40.7% seen across Australia.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 44.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and the most common industry for those employed is transport and warehousing.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.