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Imbil
1 km²
Far older than most similar areas, Imbil is a retirement-leaning community where the typical resident is 51. The population has grown by 33% since 2011, but it has aged significantly in that time, with a high proportion of seniors. This is a modest area where most people live in separate houses and enjoy a high level of walkability to local shops and health services. It is a place of shifting demographics, seeing a recent rise in overseas arrivals and a growing number of people living alone.
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Seniors make up 26.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%. This ageing trend is clear, as the typical resident is now 13 years older than the Queensland average, while the proportion of children has fallen since 2011.
English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 13.7% of residents were born overseas—a figure that rose 8.3 points since 2011—this is still far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 0.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 43.5% of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 27 points since 2011. Christianity is also common, accounting for 44.1% of the community.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 8.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Incomes are much lower than the national average, with the typical personal weekly income at $493. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the 22.6% seen across Australia.
Health needs are high here, as 11.1% of people need help with daily activities—well above the national figure of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are also much more common than in most areas.
Volunteering is more common here than elsewhere, with 20.6% of people pitching in. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, which is well above the national average.
Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home. A fair number of residents live alone (31.3%), which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
Most people live in separate houses, with 93.3% of dwellings being detached. While 32.8% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are well below the national average at $270.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Almost every home has a vehicle, and 9.8% of workers operate from home.
The area has seen significant movement, with 43.0% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals have also increased, rising 14 points since 2016.
Working or looking for work is much less common here than across the state, at 42.9%. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%.
The area is quite convenient for pedestrians, with 99.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries. Most residents can also easily walk to schools and health services.