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Halifax
1 km²
Seniors are a prominent part of the community in Halifax, where the typical resident is 58. This is an older area than most in Australia, with over a third of people aged 65 and over. The population has shrunk slightly to 390 people since 2011, and the community has seen a notable rise in the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents. It is a place where most people own their homes outright and live in detached houses.
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Halifax is far older than the national average, with 34.4% of people aged 65 and over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 12.3% of the population, a figure that rose 9.5 points since 2011.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though Italian heritage is also significant at 20.3%. About 12.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the main language for 93.1% of people. Those using another language at home make up 3.8% of the population, which is far below the national average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 61.3%. People reporting no religion make up 26.2% of the community, which is far below the Queensland figure.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 38.4% of residents reached Year 10 as their highest school year.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical household earning $906 a week. Only 8.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health needs are high here, with 40.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 11.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average.
Unpaid care is common, with 15.3% of people providing this support. However, those caring for children unpaid are among the lowest in the region at 13.9%.
Many people live alone—34.6% of households—which is well above the state average. This helps explain why the typical home has only 2.0 people.
Housing is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $160. Nearly half of all homes (47.0%) are owned outright, a figure far above the national average.
The area is heavily car-dependent, as 0.0% of people commute using public transport. Most homes have one or two vehicles, and nobody works from home.
The community is relatively stable, with only 31.2% of people moving in the last five years. There were no recent arrivals from overseas recorded in 2021.
Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 62.6%, though the total proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the state figure.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. Despite this, the walkability score is low because the area remains mostly car-dependent.