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Oak Beach
3 km²
A typical resident of Oak Beach is 57, making it a far older community than the national figure. The population has shrunk by 44% since 2011, leaving a small group of about 186 people. It is a well-educated and relatively affluent area, with many residents owning their homes outright. This shift toward an older, more established population is reflected in the high number of large, detached houses and a very small number of children.
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The area is far older than most, with children under 15 making up only 2.7% of the population. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 24.2%, which is well above the Queensland figure.
People born overseas make up 34.4% of the population, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011 and is far above the state average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 87.1% of residents. Only 4.3% use another language at home, which is well below the national figure.
More than half of the community (55.4%) report having no religion, which is far above the national average and has risen 24 points since 2011.
The community is highly qualified; 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that rose 20 points since 2011 and is well above the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,687, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Incomes have risen since 2011, and 22.9% of households now earn $3,000 or more a week.
Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas, with a much lower rate of long-term health conditions (24.2%) and mental health conditions (5.4%) compared to the state.
Unpaid housework is common, with 35% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid (10%) than the national average.
Couples without children make up 63.8% of families. People living alone have become much less common, falling from 38.8% in 2011 to 20% in 2021.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 100% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 48.6% owned outright—far above the national figure—while renting is very rare at 5.7%.
Every household has at least one motor vehicle, and 19% of workers work from home, which is well above the state average.
The population is stable and settled, with only 29.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 61.1% of adults are working or looking for work. The most common industries for local workers are accommodation and food, followed by retail trade.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.