Wilson Beach

The population is far older than the national figure, with 33.8% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 4.4%, which is far below the national average.

People born overseas make up 16.2% of the community, though this is far below the Australian figure of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 89.7% of residents. While 5.9% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in most similar areas, no one in the community speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 70.6% of residents identifying as such. Only 17.6% of people report having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 49.2% of residents reached Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high here; 39.7% of people have a long-term health condition, and 13.2% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Unpaid care is common, with 19.7% of people providing such support. This is alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and a higher-than-average number of Defence Force veterans.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $899, which is far above the national figure of $540, and the typical age is far older than the national average.

Small households are the norm, with just 1.9 people per home and 31.3% of people living alone. This is consistent with the high number of couples without children, who make up 66.7% of families.

Home ownership is strong, with 53.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most residents live in detached houses, and typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $178.

Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and 87.1% of workers commute by car. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

While 50.8% of adults are working or looking for work, full-time employment is high at 67.7%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and many residents work in health care, mining, and construction.

The area is strictly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. However, every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.