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Wongaling Beach
8 km²
Far older than the typical Queensland community is Wongaling Beach, where the usual resident is 48. The population has grown 24% since 2011, adding about 260 people to the area. It is a place where many residents are retirees or older adults, with a quarter of the population aged 65 and over. This older demographic is reflected in a higher proportion of people who own their homes outright compared to the national figure.
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The typical resident here is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.2% of the population, a figure that rose 11 points since 2011.
About 20.8% of residents were born overseas, a rate among the highest for similar areas. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, accounting for 39.1% and 31.7% respectively.
While 79.7% of people speak only English, 8.4% use another language at home, which is much higher than most similar areas. The proportion of people speaking little or no English rose to 2.7% since 2016.
Christianity is the most common faith at 44.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 39.7% of the community, an increase of 9.6 points since 2011.
Education levels are higher than in most similar areas, with 17.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Nearly half of the residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly family income is $1,479, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Weekly personal income rose by $89 since 2011 to reach $699.
Residents here are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Only 6.5% report a mental health condition and 3.4% need help with daily activities, both of which are much lower than usual.
Volunteering is more common here than across Australia, with 17.3% of people pitching in. However, the number of people providing unpaid care fell to 6.7% since 2011.
Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.2 people per household. This is consistent with a higher number of people living alone, who make up 29.4% of the community.
Home ownership is strong, with 40.7% of homes owned outright, far above the Queensland figure. Most homes are separate houses, though 30.0% of the community rent their dwellings.
Most people drive to work, though 12.6% work from home. Commuting by public transport is more common here than in most similar areas, accounting for 4.7% of trips.
The area has seen significant movement, with 44.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 14.5% of the population.
About 52.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The workforce is spread across agriculture, hospitality, and construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.3. While almost every home is within 15 minutes of a park, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.