Southport, Queensland

Key characteristics of Southport

• In Southport, one interesting thing to note about the demographics is that a larger proportion of people choose to rent privately compared to the rest of Australia.
• In Southport, it is worth mentioning that a greater number of households face poverty compared to both Queensland and the entire country of Australia.
• In Southport, it is notable that a larger percentage of individuals choose to rent from public and community housing providers compared to both Queensland and the overall average for Australia.
• Another significant aspect of Southport's demographics is that the proportion of couples with children is lower compared to the national average in Australia.

The differences in Southport communities

• In Southport, a notable characteristic is the high percentage of individuals who choose to rent privately. When examining different communities within Southport, it is observed that the highest proportion of private renters is found in Southport - North, while the lowest proportion is in Ashmore.
• Now, let's examine the share of households facing poverty in the different communities of Southport. Southport - North has the highest proportion of households experiencing poverty, while Ashmore has the lowest. Similarly, Southport - North has the highest proportion of households with incomes less than 25 percent of the median, while Ashmore has the lowest.
• Among the communities in Southport, Molendinar has the highest proportion of couples with children, while Southport - North has the lowest proportion.
• When it comes to renting from public and community housing providers, Molendinar has the highest proportion of individuals, while Ashmore has the lowest proportion among the communities in Southport.

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How has Southport changed?

• Over the period from 2006 to 2021, there was a significant increase in the proportion of individuals who chose to rent privately.
• From 2006 to 2021, there was a moderate increase in the proportion of households with incomes less than 25% of the median. The share of households with incomes between 25% and 50% of the median remained relatively stable during this time period. On the other hand, there was a substantial increase in the proportion of households with incomes between 50% and 60% of the median.
• From 2006 to 2021, there was a moderate decrease in the proportion of couples with children.
• Between 2006 and 2021, there was a substantial decrease in the proportion of individuals renting from social housing providers.

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