Southport

The typical resident is 37, making it a bit younger than the national figure. It is a large community of over 36,000 people, with a notably low proportion of children under 15.

Southport is far more diverse than the state average, with 38.0% of people born overseas. English is the most common ancestry, followed by Australian, Irish, Scottish and Chinese.

A quarter of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the Queensland figure. Mandarin, Cantonese and Tagalog are the most common non-English languages spoken.

About 42.8% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.3%.

The area is well-qualified, with a bachelor's degree or higher for 25.4% of adults. Year 12 completion is also well above the national figure, and there are 21 schools within 3km.

Typical incomes are well below the national and state figures, with the typical household earning $1,268 a week. Only 11.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

More people here need help with daily activities than in most other areas, at 7.4%. Mental health conditions are also slightly more common than the national average.

Participation in unpaid work is much lower than most areas, with far fewer people caring for children or volunteering compared to the state average.

The First Nations community here is among the largest at this level. While the unemployment rate is a little higher than the state average, Year 12 completion is far above the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 35.1% of people living alone and 21.0% in one-parent families. This results in a typical household size of 2.1 people, which is much lower than most areas.

Most residents live in flats or apartments, and 57.9% of households rent, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rent is $410, slightly higher than the national figure.

Public transport use is among the highest at this level, and 12.3% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a high number of transport stops and routes.

The population is very mobile, with 57.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most other areas.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure, and the unemployment rate is a little higher at 7.8%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance and hospitality.

The area is very walkable, with 98% of homes within a 15-minute walk of the city. Almost every home is within a short walk of parks, public transport, health services and schools.