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Caloundra

1,040 km²

Steady growth and a shifting profile mark the recent years for Caloundra. This Sunshine Coast hub is now home to 3,509 First Nations people, a population larger than about 87% of similar areas. The community is generally well-connected, with nearly 90% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. It blends a relaxed coastal feel with a strong sense of accessibility for many of its residents.

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First Nations

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The First Nations community here is notably younger and more successful than most, with a typical age of 23 and an unemployment rate of 7.8% that is well below the national figure. Higher educational attainment is also evident, as Year 12 completion is far above the Australian average at 49.1%.

3,509 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs Qld 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

49.1% Year 12 Here 49.1% Qld 43.6% Aus 37.0%

7.8% Unemployment Here 7.8% Qld 13.3% Aus 12.3%

$667 Median income Here $667 Qld $563 Aus $540

$1,833 Household income Here $1,833 Qld $1,517 Aus $1,507

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Caloundra is somewhat walkable with a score of 4.8, though only 52.9% of homes have a full 15-minute-city walkshed, which is well below the Queensland average. While most people live very close to a park, fewer have easy walking access to schools, health services, and groceries.

4.8 Walk score

4.6 Types ≤15 min