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Elliott Heads
1 km²
A rapidly ageing population has transformed Elliott Heads since 2011, with the typical resident now 53 years old. This coastal community has grown by 15% over the last decade and is now far older than the state and national figures. It is a place where seniors are common and a high proportion of residents own their detached homes outright. While it feels quiet, it is a dynamic area where over half the population has moved in within the last five years.
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The area is significantly older than most, with 28.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 15.4% of the population, a figure that has fallen by 8.1 points since 2011.
English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 14.4% of residents were born overseas, this is well below the Queensland and national figures.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.4% of people at home. Very few people use another language, and no one in the community reported speaking little or no English.
Nearly half of residents (47.7%) have no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a 12 point increase since 2011.
Education levels vary, with 15.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has fallen slightly since 2011.
Incomes are generally lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $1,060 a week. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more weekly rose by 5.9 points since 2011.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 39.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities rose to 8.0% since 2011.
There is a strong tradition of service, with 6.7% of residents having served in the Defence Force. Unpaid care is also common, with 15.8% of people providing such support, which is much higher than most areas.
The community has a high number of one-parent families at 19.6%. Households are smaller than average, with 26.6% of people living alone and a typical home containing 2.2 people.
Most people live in separate houses, and 41.1% own theirs outright. Weekly rent is $290, which is well below the state and national figures.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with only 0.9% of people commuting by public transport. Very few homes have no motor vehicle, at just 1.9%.
Elliott Heads is a high-turnover area, with 51.5% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is far above the national average.
Fewer people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, at 46.7%. The unemployment rate of 7.5% is a little above the state and national figures.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services. However, 90% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park.