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Redcliffe
4 km²
A significant number of people have moved into Redcliffe over the last five years, contributing to its status as one of the largest areas of its type. This is a markedly older community, where the typical resident is 52 and nearly a third of the population are seniors. Such a high proportion of older adults helps explain the increased need for daily care and the higher rates of long-term health conditions seen here. It is a highly walkable seaside hub with a high proportion of residents living alone.
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Redcliffe is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 52. Seniors make up 30.8% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the national average at 12.2%.
People born overseas make up 24.4% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
While 6.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Most people speak only English, and only 0.9% speak little or no English.
About 40.6% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian.
Education levels are far below the national average, with only 15% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents did not complete Year 12, at 46.4%, compared to 58.8% nationally.
Incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,114. Only 10.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are among the highest at this level, with 41% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 10.1% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than in most areas, but 14.2% of people provide other types of unpaid care. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members here than in most similar areas.
There are 356 First Nations people in the area, and the typical age for this group is 30, which is noticeably older than the state average of 23.
Single-person households are very common, with 40.2% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%, and typical homes are smaller, with only 2.0 people per home.
Renting is much more common here than in most areas, at 42.3%. Flats and apartments are more prevalent than in other similar areas, and 32.1% of homes are owned outright.
Public transport is very accessible, with a high number of stops and a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest one. This is reflected in the 11.9% of homes that have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.
The area has seen significant movement, with 44.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 47.7%. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is a little above the national figure.
Redcliffe is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.2, far above the state average. Every home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, groceries, and a park.