Campwin Beach

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 8.4%, which is well above the national figure and has risen since 2011. The community has aged over the last decade, with the typical resident now 42 and seniors making up 19.0% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 8.4%, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at around 40%.

English is the main language for 89.6% of people, though the number of people using another language at home has risen to 5.1% since 2011. A small number of residents, 1.8%, speak little or no English.

Over half the community identifies as Christian, while 38.2% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen by 15 points since 2011.

Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 9.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen to 46.5% since 2011.

Weekly household incomes are typically $1,555, which is higher than most similar areas. A significant 12.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a figure that is a little above the state average.

The community is generally healthy, with only 3.9% of people needing help with daily activities, which is much lower than most similar areas. Mental health conditions are also reported less often than the national figure.

More people do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework here than in most similar areas. There is also a notable history of service, with 5.4% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

Families with children are common, making up 49.8% of households. Typical homes hold 2.4 people, and there are fewer one-parent families here than in most similar areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 93.2% of dwellings. Large homes are the norm, with 82.4% having three or more bedrooms, and 36.1% of these are owned outright.

Car travel is essential, as 71.5% of people drive to work and 47.2% of homes have two vehicles. Only 4.1% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national figure.

The community has become more stable over time, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years falling by 14 points since 2011. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen to 9.3%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in similar areas, at 62.8%. The local workforce is heavily involved in mining, health care, and manufacturing, with a very low unemployment rate of 3.1%.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The only amenity accessible on foot for all residents is a park.