South Stradbroke

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 23.9% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.3%, which is much lower than most areas.

Birthplace diversity is high, as 29.6% of people were born overseas, a figure well above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

While 9.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Everyone in the community speaks English to some level.

Religion is more common here than in many other areas, with 43.0% identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 31.7%, which is well below the Queensland figure.

The community is well-qualified, with a bachelor degree or higher rate of 24.8% that is a little above the state average. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Earnings are very low across the board; the typical household income of $1,062 a week is far below the national figure. Only 7.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more prevalent here, with a high number of people needing help with daily activities (8.5%) and a mental health condition rate that is well above the national average.

Unpaid housework is more common than usual, but volunteering is among the lowest at this level. Very few people provide unpaid care for children, which is consistent with the small number of youth in the area.

The First Nations population is very small, with no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in some counts. The typical age for First Nations residents is 63, which is far older than the national figure.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.8 people per household. Most are couples without children (69.6%), and 27.5% of people live alone.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.0% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. However, the area has far fewer large homes, with very few houses having three or more bedrooms.

The area is highly car-dependent, as 35.0% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The community is very transient, with 57.7% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far above the national average.

While 61.2% of people work full-time, the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average. Many residents work in accommodation and food services.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.