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Bongaree - Woorim
27 km²
A high proportion of seniors and retirees define the daily rhythm of Bongaree - Woorim. This is a far older community than the national average, with nearly 46% of residents aged 65 or over. Many of these residents own their homes outright and live in smaller households, often alone. While the population has shrunk significantly since 2011, the area remains a walkable seaside setting where most people live close to parks and public transport.
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The area is far older than most of Australia, with a typical resident aged 63 and very few children under 15. This shift has been stark since 2011, as the proportion of seniors rose by 25 percentage points.
Overseas births have risen to 22%, which is about the same as the Queensland average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported by residents.
English is the dominant language, with 91.4% of people using it at home. This is far more common than the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.9%, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011 but remains a little below the national level.
Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 12.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 rose by 7.5 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $961. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and only 8.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are significant here, as 45.6% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national average. Arthritis is the most common issue, and 10.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
The community has a strong history of service, with 7.1% having served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care for others is also more common than usual.
Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 32.4% of the population.
Home ownership is very high, with 53.7% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Renting is less common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rents are $335.
Most people use a car to get to work, though 15.7% now work from home, a big increase since 2011. About 7% of homes have no motor vehicle.
The area has seen significant movement, with 46% of residents moving in the last five years. This is well above the national average, though recent arrivals from overseas have fallen since 2011.
Far fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national figure.
The area is quite walkable, with nearly all homes within 15 minutes of a park and 88.3% near public transport. Most residents can also walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.