Paradise

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 32.6% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.3%, which is much lower than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (81.6%), and the population is far less diverse than the state average, with only 11.3% born overseas.

English is the main language for 88.7% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

About half of the population (50.4%) identify as Christian, while 38.3% have no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

Academic qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 8.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national rate of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,312, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 17.6% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure much higher than most areas.

About 29.8% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition, affecting 13.5% of the population.

Residents are very active in their community, with 24.4% volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common here than in similar areas.

The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $225, which is far below the state and national figures.

Most homes are occupied by couples, and the area has much fewer one-parent families (3.5%) than most other areas.

Every home in Paradise is a separate house, and 55.6% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 83.3% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 21.9% of workers work from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

The local economy is tied to the land, with 34.2% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national average.

Paradise is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.