Edgcumbe Beach

The community is notably diverse, with 15.4% of people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the national figure. It is also a young-leaning area; the typical resident is 39 and children under 15 make up 21.5% of the population, well above the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia (86.2%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home by 90.8% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Religious views are split evenly, with 41.5% of the population identifying as Christian and another 41.5% reporting no religion. This level of non-religious affiliation is a little above the national figure.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state and national figures, with only 12.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 45.1% of residents have completed Year 12.

While the typical family income is well above the state figure at $2,166 a week, the typical household income of $1,124 is well below the national average. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 33.8% of people reporting one, including 12.3% with a mental health condition. However, no one in the community currently needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 31.3%, far above the national figure. The area also has a strong military connection, with 14% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is far above the state average.

First Nations people in Edgcumbe Beach are generally older and earn more than those in other similar areas, with a typical personal income of $900 and a typical household income of $2,624.

Living arrangements are varied; nearly half the population (48.1%) live alone, which is far above the national figure. At the same time, one-parent families are much more common here than in most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate detached house, and 55.6% are owned outright, far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 88.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 100% of workers commuting by vehicle and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The community has seen some movement, with 34.4% of residents having moved into the area in the last five years, though this is well below the national figure.

Full-time employment is very high at 77.3%, far above both the state and national figures. Jobs are concentrated in education, health care, and manufacturing.

Residents are almost entirely reliant on cars for daily needs, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The only nearby amenity is parks, which are reachable for 98.1% of homes.