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Flaxton
12 km²
Located in the hilly landscape of the Sunshine Coast, Flaxton is a peaceful residential area with a population of 992. It is an exceptionally mature community where the typical resident is 59 years old, far older than the national figure. The area is defined by its high proportion of retirees and professionals, with many residents owning their spacious homes outright. This creates a quiet, established character where most people work from home or are retired.
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Flaxton is a very old community, with 36.8% of people aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Children under 15 make up just 10.2% of the population, among the lowest for areas of this size.
English ancestry is the most common here at 50.9%, and 24.2% of residents were born overseas, a figure slightly above the state average.
English is the primary language for 91.5% of the community. Only 4.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
About 45.1% of residents have no religion, a figure that rose 20 points since 2011. This is well above both the state and national figures.
The community is highly qualified, with 28.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland average, and the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has also risen since 2011.
Household incomes have climbed since 2011, with the typical weekly household income now at $1,431. While this is higher than most similar areas, it remains a little below the national figure.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the state or nation, with 33.5% of people reporting one. Arthritis is the most frequent condition, affecting 13.4% of residents.
Volunteerism is much higher than most areas, with 21.3% of people volunteering. Unpaid care is also common, as 15.0% of residents provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.
Most homes are occupied by couples without children (54.7%) or couples with children (35.6%). Only 20.1% of people live alone, which is much lower than the national figure.
Housing is dominated by detached houses (96.6%), with 86.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. A striking 52.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.
The area is very car-reliant, with only 1.0% of homes having no motor vehicle. However, 23.8% of people work from home, which is among the highest for areas of this level.
The population is relatively mobile, with 40.2% of people having moved in the last five years. This is a rise of 8 points since 2011.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the rest of the state, at 48.3%. Those who are employed often work in health care, education, or as professionals and managers.
Flaxton is heavily car-dependent due to its steep terrain and lack of nearby services. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service.