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Miriam Vale
4 km²
A far older population defines Miriam Vale (L), where the typical resident is 52. This small community of 385 people has aged significantly, with the proportion of seniors over 65 rising by 21 points since 2011. The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born and English-speaking, with very few recent overseas arrivals. This shift towards an older, more established population is reflected in the high number of people living alone and a growing need for daily living assistance.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 29.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.0%, which is well below the state and national averages.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.3% of the population, a figure that fell 15 points since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the sole language used at home by 92.2% of residents. There are no residents who speak little or no English, and those using another language at home fell to 0.0%.
About 48.3% of people identify as Christian, while 43.1% report no religion, which is a little above the Queensland average.
Qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The number of people who completed Year 12 fell by 43 points since 2011 to 30.8%.
Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $977. Only 5.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are high, with 9.1% of people requiring help with daily activities, a figure that rose 8.4 points since 2011. Long-term health conditions are also well above the national average.
The area has a high rate of volunteers at 19.8% and a significant 15.9% of people providing unpaid care, though the proportion of those caring for children fell 12 points since 2011.
Living alone is much more common here than in most areas, accounting for 35.8% of households. One-parent families also make up 17.5%, which is well above the national figure.
The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 93.1% of which are detached. Rent is far below the national average, with a typical weekly rent of just $170.
Car dependence is high, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and only 4.2% work from home. Most households own one or two vehicles.
The population is relatively stable, with only 29.8% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 11.7%, which is well above the state average. Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to 2011, falling by 25 points to 49.4%.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.1. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools, there is no public transport or health service within a 10-to-15-minute walk.