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Boreen Point
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Seniors dominate the population in Boreen Point, where the typical resident is 62 years old. This small community has grown by 27% since 2011, becoming a place where over 41% of people are aged 65 or over. Many residents live alone or in couples without children, which helps explain why the area has very few children and small household sizes. It is a well-educated, largely home-owning community with a strong tendency toward volunteering.
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Boreen Point is far older than the national figure, with 41.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 5.7% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 17.0% of people were born overseas, this is well below the Queensland and national figures, and the proportion has fallen since 2011.
English is the primary language for 87.2% of residents. Only 2.7% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
A majority of residents (56.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen since 2011.
The community is well-qualified, with 24.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Half of residents have completed Year 12, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical weekly incomes are much lower than most areas, with the typical household earning $918. Only 5.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, far below the national figure.
Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 40.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Additionally, 8.6% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than the state average.
Volunteering is very common, with 24.2% of people helping out, far above the national figure. Many residents also provide unpaid care or perform significant housework, though few care for children.
Living arrangements are often small, with a typical of 1.9 people per home. About 38.0% of people live alone, which is far above the national figure.
Home ownership is very high, with 58.9% of homes owned outright. Most are separate houses (95.6%), and the proportion of renters is far below the state average.
The area is car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport. However, 18.3% of people work from home, which is well above the Queensland figure.
Movement into the area has slowed, with 34.9% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Working or looking for work is much less common here than elsewhere, at 38.1%. Full-time employment is far below the national figure, likely reflecting the high number of retirees.
While 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and nearly all are near groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent. There is no public transport or school within a 15-minute walk.