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Burrum Heads
1 km²
A dramatic shift in population has occurred in Burrum Heads, where the total number of residents shrank by 43% since 2011. This has become a predominantly senior community, with over half of all residents now aged 65 or over. The area is defined by a high rate of home ownership and a very low number of children, making it a quiet retreat for older adults. Its character is largely residential, with a typical resident who is far older than the national average.
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The typical resident is 66, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This shift is stark, as the population of seniors rose 38 points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 fell by 13 points to just 4.4%.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with 49.2% and 36.8% respectively. While 12.5% of people were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language here, with 92.6% using it at home. Only 1.0% of residents use another language, a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3%.
About 60.5% of the community identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are among the lowest for similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $768. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health needs are high, as 49.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%, and 10.3% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework is common, with 32.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. There is also a higher proportion of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.
Households are typically small, with only 1.9 people per home. This is well below the national figure of 2.5, and 29.4% of people live alone.
Home ownership is very high, with 71.0% of homes owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%, and renting is much less common than in other areas.
Most people rely on cars, with 58.7% of workers driving to work. Working from home is more common here than in most areas, accounting for 11.7% of commuters.
The area has seen significant movement, with 43.8% of residents moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.
Few adults are working or looking for work, at just 21.5%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate of 8.1% is a little above the national average.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and most are near groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school or health services.