Rules Beach

The population is far older than the national figure, with 32.1% of people aged 65 and over. There are no children under 15, and the area has a much lower proportion of First Nations people than the state average.

About 23.2% of residents were born overseas, which is about the same as the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, German, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home here, which is far below the national and state figures for language diversity.

More than half of the population (53.6%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 16.7% completing Year 12.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning $849 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are very high here, with 48.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 19.6% needing help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 23.1% of people providing support, though very few people volunteer. There is also a high number of former Defence Force members compared to other areas.

There are very few First Nations people in the area, and the typical personal income for those present is $450, which is well below the state average.

One-third of people live alone, and couples without children make up the largest group. Typical households are smaller than most, with 2.1 people per home.

Every home is a separate house, and 59.3% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rents are also much lower than usual at $225 a week.

The community is entirely car-dependent, as every household has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years, far lower than the state average.

Very few adults are working or looking for work (23.1%), which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area has a walkability score of zero, meaning it is completely car-dependent with no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.