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Lucinda
2 km²
Daily life in Lucinda is largely car-dependent, with almost every home relying on vehicles to reach basic services. It has become a much older community where the typical resident is now 60, and nearly 40% of people are seniors. While the population grew by 63% since 2011, the area is marked by a high proportion of retirees and a low number of children. This shift has created a quiet residential pocket where many people own their homes outright.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 60 and 39.4% of residents aged 65 or over. This senior population has grown significantly, rising 30 points since 2011, while the proportion of children has fallen to 12.1%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 39% claim English ancestry. Only 8.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 89.8% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 66.6%. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 23.7%, which is far below the national figure.
Qualifications are generally lower than the national average, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose to 37.8% since 2011.
Typical weekly family income is $1,268, which is far below the national figure of $2,120. This reflects a broader trend, as typical household incomes fell by $247 since 2011.
Health needs are high here, with 38.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and the proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 7.9%.
The community is active in providing unpaid care, which is higher than in most areas. This is consistent with the older population, while the number of people caring for children has fallen to 16.6%.
Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per household. Many residents live alone (30.2%), a figure that has risen by 10 points since 2011.
Home ownership is very high, with 64.1% of homes owned outright. This is far above the national figure, and typical weekly rents are much lower than average at $210.
Cars are essential for getting around, as 0% of people commute via public transport. Most homes have one or two vehicles, though 9.9% of the workforce now works from home.
The population is relatively stable, with only 29.0% of people moving in the last five years. Interestingly, recent arrivals from overseas rose to 10.5% since 2016.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 45.3%. The local workforce is spread across accommodation and food services, health care, and manufacturing.
While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is otherwise mostly car-dependent. There are no schools, health services, or public transport stops within walking distance.