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Sarina Beach
1 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Sarina Beach, where the typical resident is 49. This small community of 363 people has seen its senior population rise significantly since 2011, now making up over a quarter of the residents. It is a place of high home ownership and rising incomes, with many residents working in full-time roles. The area feels quiet and spacious, with a strong preference for detached housing and a lifestyle heavily reliant on cars.
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The community is aging rapidly, with people aged 65 and over making up 26.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 are much less common here than in most other areas, at just 14.9%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. This is reflected in a decline in the overseas-born population since 2011.
English is the dominant language, with only 2.5% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 58.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 28.1%, which is far below the figures seen across Queensland and Australia.
Education levels have risen since 2011, with more adults holding bachelor degrees and Year 12 certificates. However, both figures remain far below the national average.
Typical weekly family incomes have risen by $1,001 since 2011 to reach $2,024. The area has a high proportion of top earners, with 14.4% of people earning over $2,000 a week, which is well above the national figure.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, at 6.6%. Long-term health reports are about the same as the state average, with arthritis being the most frequent condition.
A higher number of people do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework compared to other areas, though this has fallen since 2011. The area also has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members than most similar places.
Couples make up the vast majority of homes, with 46.5% having children and 40.8% without. People living alone have become more common, rising to 23.9% since 2011.
The area is dominated by detached houses, and 45.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting has increased since 2011 to 25.4%, with typical weekly rents sitting well below the national average.
Every single home in the community has at least one motor vehicle, and 43.2% have two. Public transport is not used for commuting, and very few people work from home compared to the rest of the country.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.
Full-time employment is very high at 70.7%, which is far above the national average. Many residents work in mining, education, or healthcare, with a strong presence of technicians and tradespeople.
While almost every home is within a short walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no schools, health services, or groceries within a 15-minute walk.