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Haliday Bay - Ball Bay
3 km²
A typical household in Haliday Bay - Ball Bay earns $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure. This small community has aged significantly since 2011, with the typical resident now 57 and a high proportion of seniors. Most people live in their own detached homes and enjoy easy access to local parks, though the area is now very car-dependent. It is a quiet, older neighborhood where many residents have a long-term connection to their homes.
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The area is far older than the national average, with 28.1% of people aged 65 and over. This shift is striking, as the typical age rose by 24 years since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 fell sharply to 8.1%.
About 12.3% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has rose since 2011. The most common ancestries are English at 44.9% and Australian at 35.0%.
English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 57.8%. Those reporting no religion make up 28.7%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. A third of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Typical personal income is $612 a week, which is well below the national figure. While most households earn less than the state average, 10.7% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.3% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.4% of people need help with daily activities.
Unpaid housework is very common, with 30.4% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 11.0%, which is well below the national figure.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per home. A high number of people live alone (31.9%), and couples without children make up the largest group at 58.1%.
Housing is dominated by detached homes, 44.0% of which are owned outright. While rent is well below the national figure, typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,777.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 71.6% of working residents driving to work. Very few homes (2.2%) have no motor vehicle.
About 33.1% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals rose to 9.8% since 2011.
Mining is a major industry for workers here, accounting for 25.4% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, which is a little above the national figure.
The area is strictly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.0. While almost every home is near a park, no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.