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Flying Fish Point
1 km²
A park-rich but car-dependent setting defines Flying Fish Point, where residents enjoy easy access to nature and schools. This small community has grown significantly since 2011 and is now home to a population that is far older than the national average. With a strong Indigenous presence and a high proportion of retirees, it is a peaceful residential area where many people own their homes outright.
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The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than the state and national averages. An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 17.2% is much higher than most areas and has risen 12 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (82.8%), and those born overseas make up 12.2% of the community, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 88.6% of people, though the 6.6% who use another language at home is much higher than in similar areas. No one in the community speaks little or no English.
Nearly half the community (46.3%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 23 points since 2011.
Qualifications are lower than the state average, with 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 has risen to 41.7% since 2011.
Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,086 a week. Only 7.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.9% of people. This is consistent with an older population, as 7.8% of residents now need help with daily activities.
Volunteering has fallen sharply since 2011, and only 19.0% of people care for children unpaid, which is well below the national average.
Homes are smaller than usual with 2.2 people per dwelling, and 33.5% of people live alone. This is well above the state figure and aligns with the high number of older residents.
Home ownership is strong, with 44.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent is $268, well below the state figure.
The area is highly reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute using public transport. Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 70.4% of workers drive themselves to work.
The community is relatively mobile, with 40.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 6.3% since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is much higher than most areas. Those who are working are often employed in health care, social assistance, or agriculture.
While 95.5% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no grocery stores or health services nearby. This makes the area mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.3.