Scarborough

Scarborough is far older than most areas, with a typical resident aged 53 and 30.6% of the population aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 13.0%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The community has a strong connection to the British Isles, with 45.7% of people claiming English ancestry. About 24.6% of residents were born overseas, which is a little above the Queensland average.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.1% of the population. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.8% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

A good number of residents are well-qualified, with 21.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the Queensland average, though well below the national figure.

Typical household income is $1,336 a week, which is well below both the state and national figures. However, 11.9% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure higher than most similar areas.

Health challenges are common here; 38.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older age of the population, as 8.6% need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid childcare is well below the national average, likely due to the small number of children in the area. Notably, 5.3% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

First Nations people make up 2.6% of the population. This group is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 28.

Living alone is common here, with 33.8% of people in single-person households, well above the national figure. Consequently, homes are smaller, with typically 2.2 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is high, with 38.0% of homes owned outright, well above the national average. Detached houses are less common here than elsewhere in the state, as 29% of residents live in flats or apartments.

The area is exceptionally well-served by public transport, with 42 stops and a typical 2-minute walk to the nearest one. About 17.9% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is quite mobile, with 46.5% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 52.1%. Those who are employed often work in health care and social assistance, the most common industry at 18.4%.

Scarborough is very walkable, with a score of 6.8. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries, far exceeding the state average.