St Kilda

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 23.2% of residents aged 65 or over. This shift is reflected in the small number of children, as those under 15 make up only 11.1% of the community.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (4.0%) than the national average of 27.7%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home for 94.9% of the population. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.4% report having no religion. This level of non-religious affiliation is about the same as the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.1% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are very low here, with no households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income of $1,199 is well below both the Queensland and Australian figures.

Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 36.4% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 11.1% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 20.9% of people pitching in. Additionally, 32.6% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the state average.

There are four First Nations people in the area, and their typical age (40) is far older than the national figure of 24. Personal income for this group is also much lower than the national average.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 18.5% of households. In contrast, very few people live alone, at just 11.1%.

Every single home in St Kilda is a separate house, and 52.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is uncommon, representing only 11.1% of households.

Car travel is essential, as every home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community is very stable, with only 22.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is among the highest in the region at 15.8%. Only 44.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. This lack of amenities is combined with a steep terrain slope of 12%.