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Bargara - Innes Park
21 km²
Daily life in Bargara - Innes Park is shaped by a large population of retirees and a high rate of home ownership. The typical resident is 51, and about 31% of people are aged 65 or over, making it far older than the national figure. This preference for a slower pace is reflected in the housing, where many people own their homes outright. It is a changing community, with nearly half of all residents moving here in the last five years.
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The area is far older than the state or national average, with a typical age of 51. While the proportion of seniors fell slightly since 2011, 31.2% of residents are still aged 65 and over.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, with English at 44.3% and Australian at 37.7%. About 17.5% of the population was born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas.
English is the primary language for 90.4% of the community. Those using another language at home rose to 5.4% since 2011, though this remains far below the national figure.
More than half the population identifies as Christian, at 53.8%. Those reporting no religion rose sharply by 19 points since 2011 to reach 38.3%.
The community is well-qualified, with 20.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both degree holders and those who completed Year 12 have increased since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,356, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of people earning $2,000 or more a week has risen to 10.1%.
Health needs are higher than usual here, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, and 8.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
The area has a high number of former Defence Force members at 5.2%, which is much higher than most areas. Volunteers make up 16.7% of the community, a little above the state average.
Families are common, with 46% of homes being couples with children. Those living alone fell by 7.2 points since 2011 to 24.0%.
Detached houses are very common at 83.7%, and 43.5% of homes are owned outright—far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 78.9% having three or more bedrooms.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 72% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting, at just 0.4%.
The area is a popular destination, as 48% of residents moved here in the last five years. This is well above both the state and national figures.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 49.7%. Many residents work in health care and social assistance, which accounts for 23.1% of jobs.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 91.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, and fewer than half are near groceries.