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Bluewater
3 km²
Daily life in Bluewater revolves around family and large homes, where nearly a quarter of residents are children. This quiet area has a population of 715 people and is mostly made up of detached houses. While it is a welcoming place for families, the population has shrunk by 21% since 2011. It is a car-dependent community where most people work in trades or construction and many have served in the Defence Force.
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Families are a major part of the area, with children under 15 making up 23.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 41, and the number of people in de facto relationships is well above the state average.
The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry, and only 9.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. This figure has fallen by 3.8 points since 2011.
English is the primary language here, with only 2.2% of people using another language at home. This is far below the figures for both Queensland and Australia.
A high number of residents report having no religion, at 47.0%, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 20 points since 2011.
The area has a lower rate of higher education than most, with 10.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose by 7.0 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are $1,845, which is a little above the state figure and much higher than most similar areas. Personal incomes have also risen by $82 since 2011.
More people here need help with daily activities than in most areas, at 8.1%. There is also a higher rate of mental health conditions compared to the national average.
Caring for others is common, with 18.4% of people providing unpaid care, a figure well above the state average. The area also has a very high proportion of former Defence Force members at 9.2%.
Homes are typically larger than average, with 2.8 people per household. People living alone make up 20.0% of households, which is well below the national figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.5% of all homes. Renting is uncommon at 13.1%, and 32.2% of homes are owned outright.
Most residents rely on cars, with 69.3% driving to work and very few using public transport. Only 4.9% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.
The community is quite stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
Many residents work in construction or healthcare, and the unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is a little below the national figure. About 58.5% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or public transport.