Walkers Point

The community is significantly older than the national average, with 42.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.7%, which is well below the Queensland figure of 18.7%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 13.3% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 57.3%, followed by Australian at 40%.

English is the only language used at home in this community, and no residents speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the most common faith at 60%, while 33.3% of people report no religion, a figure well below the Queensland average of 41.2%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 30.3% of residents completing Year 12 and no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the national average, with a typical weekly household income of $1,271 and no households earning $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 45.3% of people having a long-term condition and 12% needing help with daily activities, both far above the state average.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 43.9% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members at 6.3%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

The area has more people living alone than the state average, at 29.1%. Homes are typically smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household.

Every home here is a separate house, and 85.3% have three or more bedrooms. About 38.2% of these homes are owned outright, which is well above the national average.

The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and no one commutes via public transport. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

Movement is relatively steady, with 37.1% of residents having moved in the last five years, though this is lower than the Queensland average.

Full-time employment is far below the state average at 48.5%, though there is no unemployment reported. Many of those working are in community and personal service roles.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.