Tin Can Bay

The community is far older than the rest of the state, with 51.3% of people aged 65 and over. This is reflected in the low number of children and a much lower rate of de facto relationships compared to the national figure.

While 13.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the Australian average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 90.1% using it at home. This is far below the national figure for language diversity, and almost no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 41.3% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Similarly, Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 29.0%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $734 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high here, as 46.1% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.3% need help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the state and national averages.

The area has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 7.9%. While few people care for children, 14.8% of residents provide other types of unpaid care, which is higher than most areas.

There are 72 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $445, which is well below the national figure, and the typical age is 36, far older than the national First Nations average.

Homes are typically small, with just 1.8 people per household. This is because nearly 40% of people live alone, a rate far above the Australian average.

A striking 55.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state and national figures. Typical weekly rents are also well below the national average at $260.

Most people rely on cars, though 7.4% of homes have no motor vehicle. Public transport use is very low, even though many homes are within a short walk of a stop.

The population is quite mobile, with 41.8% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national figure at 1.6%.

Only 25.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the state and national averages.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 92.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most people can also easily walk to health services and groceries, though very few live near a school.