Tirroan

Tirroan is far older than the state and national averages, with seniors making up 32% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the national figure at 12.7%. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, though 14% of residents were born overseas. This is higher than most similar small areas, despite being well below the Queensland average.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 4.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 57.3% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 34.6% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up just 5.1%, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical weekly household income is $1,149, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.7% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteerism is high at 20.6%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Residents also spend more time on unpaid housework than most people in similar areas, though far fewer are caring for children.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical personal income for this group is $425, which is well below the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.6 people per household. Most families are couples, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Every home in Tirroan is a separate house, and 83.9% have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 44.6% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute to work.

The population is very stable; only 21.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.

Tirroan is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.