Age Distribution
The average age of residents in Hervey Bay was 44.3 years in 2001, above the State average of 35.5 years. The average age in the region increased by 2.7 years between 1996 and 2001. The most common age groupings in Hervey Bay are the 50-64 year age bracket (21.4%) and the 65 years and over age bracket (21.4%).

Qualifications
According to the 2001 Census, 39.7% of Hervey Bay’s work force (persons 15 years and older) had attained a qualification. The most common qualification was a certificate (16.9%), followed by a bachelor degree (4.5%).

Computer and Internet Usage
According to the 2001 Census, 33.2% of persons in Hervey Bay City use a computer, which is significantly below than the State average of 42.8%. The largest proportions of computer users in Hervey Bay are in the younger age groups including 10-14 years and 15-19 years.
In 2001, 25.5% of Hervey Bay residents had used the internet, with usage similar for males (25.8%) and females (25.1%).

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