Twin Waters

Twin Waters is far older than the state and national averages, with seniors making up 41.5% of the population. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 9.8%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 26.3% of the community, which is well above the Queensland average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the main language for 89.5% of residents. While more people here use another language at home compared to similar areas, the 5.7% figure is still far below the national average.

Christianity is the most common religion at 56.1%. Those reporting no religion make up 35.9%, which is a little below the national figure.

The area is highly qualified, with 25.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure well above the state average. This high level of education is reflected in the common fields of management, engineering, and health.

Incomes are generally strong, with 13.5% of people earning $2,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas. Typical weekly household income is $1,689, which is about the same as the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.4% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, as 7.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas, but 25.8% of people do over 15 hours of housework weekly, which is well above the national figure. The area also has a high number of former Defence Force members at 6.1%.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 0.4% of the population. The First Nations typical age here is 44, which is far older than the state average of 23.

Most households are couples without children (56.5%), and homes are generally smaller than average with 2.3 people per dwelling. One-parent families are also well below the national average.

Home ownership is very high, with 51.9% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. This is a spacious area where 87.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are far above the state average at $650.

The community is highly reliant on cars, with 57.5% of workers driving and almost no one using public transport to commute. However, 23.9% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 45.9% of residents moving in the last five years, a figure well above the national average.

Only 42.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure and reflects the large number of retirees. Those employed are often in healthcare, education, or professional roles.

While 95.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. Only 3.8% of homes have a full 15-minute-city walkshed, and the walkability score is far below the state average.