St Helens Beach

This is a significantly older community, with 37.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 15.4% of the population, well below the Queensland average.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 80.6% born here and only 5.1% born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

More than half of residents identify as Christian, while 26.9% have no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for its level, with only 1.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 23.2% completing Year 12.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,016 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.

About 6.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition at 10.9%.

Community participation is low, with only 9.0% of residents volunteering and a very low 12.9% of people caring for children unpaid.

First Nations residents are noticeably younger than others, with a typical age of 19. This group also earns much more than typical First Nations households nationwide, with an average of $3,499.

Homes tend to be small, with a typical 2.1 people per dwelling. About 28.4% of people live alone, which is well above the Queensland average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and a huge 58.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $180.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute and every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

Residents are very settled, with only 22.4% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 34.8% of adults in the labour force. Those who do work are mostly in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or mining.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.8. While 74% of homes are near a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.