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Sloping Hummock
1 km²
A far older population defines Sloping Hummock, where the typical resident is 49. This quiet area has seen a significant shift since 2011, with the number of seniors rising by 19 percentage points to 26.9%. Most people live in large, detached houses, often owned outright. While the total population shrank by 20% over the last decade, the community remains relatively affluent with a high proportion of university-qualified residents.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49 and 26.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.0% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average.
Most residents were born in Australia (84.8%), though the proportion of people born overseas rose to 10.9% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, spoken at home by 94.5% of residents. Only 3.4% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A little below the state average, 39.2% of residents have no religion, though this figure rose 23 points since 2011. Christianity is the most common faith at 56.9%.
The workforce is well-qualified, with 22.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and rose 17 points since 2011.
Typical weekly family income is $1,863, which is higher than most similar areas. Those earning $2,000 or more a week make up 9.3% of the population.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 38.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 13.4%.
Community members are active in the home, with 25.7% doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly. People who served in the Defence Force make up 5.4% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.
Most homes are occupied by couples, and people living alone make up 19.8% of the area, which is well below the national figure. The typical home holds 2.5 people.
Housing is dominated by separate houses (99.2%), and 46.0% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 92.5% having three or more bedrooms.
Every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Most people drive to work (75.7%), and only 6.3% work from home.
The area has seen high movement, with 40.3% of residents moving in the last five years. However, there were no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is high at 61.8%, slightly above the national figure. Common industries include health care and social assistance, as well as education and training.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services. However, every home is within 15 minutes of a park.