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Hay Point
25 km²
High full-time employment and strong earnings define Hay Point, where the typical household earns $1,983 a week. This is a mature community that has grown older since 2011, with a typical resident now aged 43. The area is dominated by large, detached family homes, reflecting a workforce heavily concentrated in mining and trades. While the population has shrank by 11% over the last decade, the community remains prosperous with typical incomes well above the national figure.
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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the Queensland average. While the proportion of children has fallen since 2011, there has been a significant rise in people aged 65 and over, now making up 17.1% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 9.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 85.1% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.
About 39.4% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 18 points since 2011. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 47.0%.
The area has a low proportion of residents with university degrees, at just 5.6%. Many adults hold a Certificate III or IV, and 28.4% of qualifications are in engineering and related fields.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,289 a week. About 14.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is well above the state average.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions. Only 4.5% of people need help with daily activities, though this has risen slightly since 2011.
Caring for children is common here, with 27.0% of people doing so unpaid. However, volunteer rates are among the lowest for this level of area and have fallen since 2011.
Family life is common, with 53.7% of households consisting of couples with children. Only 20.3% of people live alone, which is well below the national average.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 84.3% having three or more bedrooms. Almost all residents live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent is $350.
Car use is essential, as 70.6% of people drive to work and only 1.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is far less common here than across Australia.
The community is relatively stable, with 33.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen sharply since 2011.
Full-time employment is very high at 70.9%, far above the national average. The workforce is heavily linked to the mining industry, which employs 17.9% of residents.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a very low walkability score. While most people live within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.