Shute Harbour

This is a senior-heavy community where 31% of residents are aged 65 and over, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 9.7% of the population, which is much lower than most other areas.

People born overseas make up 23.9% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English ancestry is the most common, accounting for 45.1% of residents.

English is the only language used at home here, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A little above the Queensland average, 43.4% of residents report having no religion, while 33.6% identify as Christian.

Over half of residents have completed Year 12, though the 15.5% with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes are generally higher than most areas, with a typical weekly income of $1,812. This is consistent with a high proportion of people—14.6%—earning over $2,000 a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31% of residents. However, the rate of mental health conditions is much lower than the national figure.

The area has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.8%, which is well above the national average. Unpaid childcare is rare here, at only 16.5%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are typically smaller than average with just 2.0 people per household. Most families consist of couples without children, who make up 62.7% of households.

Large homes are the norm, with 88.4% having three or more bedrooms. While typical rents are well above the national figure at $550 a week, many residents own their homes outright.

The community is highly reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. Conversely, 32% of workers operate from home, far above the national average.

Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, with only 49.5% of adults in the workforce. Many of those employed work in accommodation and food services.

The area is car-dependent due to a lack of nearby shops and health services. While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park, the steep terrain and lack of amenities give it a very low walkability score.