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Steiglitz

11 km²

A much older population than the state average lives in Steiglitz, where the typical resident is 48. This Gold Coast area is primarily made up of established adults and seniors, with fewer children and young people than most other communities. It is a largely residential place where half of all homes are owned outright, creating a stable, older feel. The community is mostly Australian-born, with a strong preference for detached housing and a high rate of home ownership.

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The community is far older than the national figure, with 23.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15% of the population, which is well below the Queensland and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state and nation. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, German, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 93.4% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, which is well above the national figure at 44.6%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 45.2%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,407, which is a little below the state and national figures. Only 14% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, also well below the national average.

Residents are more likely to have long-term health issues, with 33.1% reporting a condition, which is well above the national figure. About 6.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children and housework are around the middle for its level. However, the volunteer rate is much lower than most areas and well below the state average.

There are 23 First Nations people in the area. The typical person in this group is 40, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.3 people per dwelling. There is a higher number of people living alone than in most areas, representing 27.7% of households.

Home ownership is very high, with 50% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most residents live in separate houses, and 81.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 71.6% of workers driving to work. There are no public transport stops in the area, and the walk to the nearest stop takes 79 minutes.

Around 38% of people moved here in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

A lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The most common industries for those employed are construction, manufacturing, and education.

The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.

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