Cable Beach

This is a young community where 22.8% of people are children under 15, a figure well above the national average. It is also a place where de facto relationships are far more common than in most other areas, and only 8.4% of residents are seniors.

While 71.3% of people were born in Australia, 16% were born overseas. This is far below the state and national figures, though the area still sees a higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas.

English is the main language for 75.4% of residents. Another 11.2% use a different language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state average.

Nearly half the population (47.5%) reports having no religion, a figure well above both the state and national averages.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is about the same as the state average and much higher than most similar areas.

Incomes are very high here, with typical personal weekly earnings of $1,166, which is well above the national figure. About 27.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result far above the national average.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 17.3% reporting a long-term health condition. This is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common, with 18.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. However, fewer people spend significant time on unpaid housework compared to other areas.

First Nations people make up 23.1% of the population, among the highest proportions at this level. This group is quite young, with a typical age of 22, and 16% speak a First Nations language.

Families here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 20.4% of households.

Renters make up 50.3% of the community, far above the national average. This explains why very few people own their homes outright, and why typical weekly rents of $371 are much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 63.7% of people driving to work. Only 0.7% use public transport, and there are no public transport stops within the area.

The community is very mobile, with 45.4% of people moving house in the last five years. This high turnover is reflected in the 16.7% of residents who recently arrived from overseas.

Employment is strong, with 67.8% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, education, or the hospitality sector.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While 94.6% of homes are near a park, almost no one lives within walking distance of health services or public transport.