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Sandstone Point - Ningi
37 km²
A far older population than average defines Sandstone Point - Ningi, where the typical resident is 50. It is a growing area that has added about 2,577 people since 2016, yet it remains a place where over 30% of residents are seniors. This shift toward an older community is reflected in the high number of people who own their homes outright and those needing help with daily activities. It is a spacious residential area characterized by large detached houses and a quiet, mature atmosphere.
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The area is significantly older than the national figure, with a typical age of 50 and 31.5% of people aged 65 and over. While the population grew 35% since 2016, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 15.6%, which is well below the Queensland average.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, though 18.3% of residents were born overseas. This figure is much higher than in most similar areas, despite falling 7.5 points since 2016.
English is the dominant language, with 91.9% using it at home. Only 4% of people use another language, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2016.
About 43.2% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure. This group has grown by 7.5 points since 2016, while Christianity remains the largest affiliation at 49.6%.
Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure and represents a 14 point drop since 2016.
Typical weekly household income is $1,204, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Similarly, the typical personal weekly income of $569 is much lower than in most other areas.
Health needs are high here, as 40.7% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 9.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas.
There is a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 6.3%, which is well above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.2% of people providing it, though volunteering has fallen sharply since 2016.
Most homes are occupied by couples, and the average household size of 2.4 people is slightly higher than in most areas. Only 21.7% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.
Home ownership is a standout feature, with 45.9% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. The area is dominated by large houses, with 86% of homes having three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential here, as 63.5% of people drive to work and only 2.2% of homes have no vehicle. Working from home is more common than in most similar areas at 12.1%.
The area has seen significant movement, with 43.1% of residents moving in the last five years. This is a little above the national figure and has risen since 2016.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (46.9%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is a little above the national average.
Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, but only 14.7% are near health services. The overall walkability score is 4.1, making it somewhat walkable.