South Townsville

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland and national averages. Children under 15 make up only 11.3% of the population, which is much lower than most areas, while those in de facto relationships are much more common.

People born overseas make up 14.6% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

About 7.3% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but still far below the national average. Only 0.7% of the population speaks little or no English.

Religious views are split almost evenly, with 42.5% of people identifying as Christian and 39.0% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area has a higher proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher (20.4%) than most similar areas. Over half of residents have completed Year 12, although this is well below the national average.

Typical personal weekly income is $914, which is much higher than most similar areas and a little above the national figure. Typical family income is also a little above the state average at $2,203 per week.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.6% of residents. Around 5.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than most similar areas.

A very high 8.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, placing the area among the highest for this trait. Conversely, unpaid care for children is much lower than the state average at 17.1%.

First Nations people make up 5.4% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. This group faces significant challenges, with an unemployment rate of 17.9%, which is well above the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive here, as 40.2% of people live alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Consequently, homes are small, with a typical size of just 2.0 people.

Rental properties are far more common than the national average, with 49.1% of households renting. Detached houses are also far less common than usual, and only 22.3% of homes are owned outright.

Public transport infrastructure is much better than in most similar areas, with 15 stops and two routes. This is reflected in the fact that 10.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.

The community is highly mobile, with 44.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 15.3% of the population, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 65.9%. People typically work in public administration, health, or accommodation and food services, though the unemployment rate (5.8%) is much higher than most similar areas.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.2 and 84.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Nearly all residents live within a short walk of public transport and parks.