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Midge Point
2 km²
The population of Midge Point has shrunk by over half since 2011, leaving a small community of just 221 people. This is now a far older area than most, with the typical resident aged 57 and a high proportion of seniors. Many residents own their homes outright, contributing to a quiet, residential character. The area has become increasingly aged and less focused on families, as the number of children has dropped significantly over the last decade.
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Residents are far older than the national figure, and the number of people aged 65 and over has risen by 15 points since 2011. In contrast, children under 15 now make up only 11.8% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average.
Most people were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.4% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
English is used in 90% of homes, and the proportion of people using another language at home is much lower than most areas at just 1.4%. No one in the community reports speaking little or no English.
About 39.4% of people report no religion, a figure that has risen by 16 points since 2011. Over half the community identifies as Christian.
Education levels are much lower than the state and national figures, with only 3.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and only 26.2% completed Year 12.
Incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,021 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has fallen since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, affecting 38.5% of people, with arthritis and heart disease being the most frequent. However, the 3.6% of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the state average.
Unpaid work is common here, as 35.4% of people do 15 or more hours of housework a week—a figure far above the national average. People caring for children unpaid also stand slightly above the national figure.
Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and the typical home contains 2.3 people. Living alone is less common here than in most other areas.
Home ownership is high, with 46.7% of homes owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Detached houses are the most common dwelling type, and the typical weekly rent of $220 is far below the national average.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every single home owning at least one motor vehicle.
Nearly 40% of residents have moved in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2021.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state average, with only 45.3% of adults employed or seeking a job. Common industries include hospitality, health care, and mining.
This is a car-dependent area with a very low walkability score. While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, there are no shops, schools, or health services within walking distance.