Windermere

The typical resident is 40 years old, which is a little older than the Queensland and national figures of 38. While children under 15 make up 17.6% of the population, about 14.4% of residents are seniors.

English, Australian, and German are the most common ancestries. About 15.4% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Most people speak only English, though 8.0% use another language at home. This is higher than in similar areas, and 3.7% of residents speak little or no English, which is a little above the state average.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 59.0% of people identifying as Christians. This means 31.4% have no religion, a figure that is well below both the Queensland (41.2%) and national (38.9%) figures.

The area is well-qualified, with 18.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents (55.6%) completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.

Windermere is a high-earning community where typical household income is $2,062 a week, a little above the national figure. A striking 31.5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far above the state average.

The community is generally healthy, with only 1.6% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure. However, mental health conditions are reported by 9.6% of residents.

Unpaid work is common here, with 30.5% of people caring for children and 27.8% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, both figures being well above the national average.

There are three First Nations people in the area. While their typical household income of $2,250 is well above the national figure, their typical personal income of $366 is well below the national average.

Homes are large, with an average of 3.2 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. This is consistent with the fact that 63.8% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by large, owned properties, with 100% of homes having three or more bedrooms and 51.9% owned outright. Renting is rare, at just 13.0%, far below the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and 43.4% owning two. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the community.

The population has seen significant movement, with 33.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 62.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

Jobs are plentiful, with 71.5% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (33.0%) or health care (17.4%).

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.5, far below the state average. There are no groceries, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.