Currumbin - Tugun

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. This aging trend is seen in the 19.2% of people aged 65 and over, a figure that has risen since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 remains lower than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 18.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language here, with only 6.7% of people using another tongue at home, a figure far below the national average. Very few residents, just 0.5%, speak little or no English.

A striking 48.4% of the community reports having no religion, which is well above the state and national figures. This is a significant shift from 2011, when only 23.1% felt this way.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with bachelor degrees now held by 24.7% of adults, up 10 points since 2011. Year 12 completion has also climbed to 59.2% over the last decade.

Typical personal weekly income is $857, which is a little above the Queensland figure. Family incomes have risen significantly since 2011, with the typical weekly amount now reaching $2,093.

Residents generally experience fewer long-term health issues than most areas, with only 25.7% reporting a chronic condition. Similarly, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the national average.

About 13.9% of the community are volunteers, which is about the same as the state average. The proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably older and earn more than those in other similar areas. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 54.3%.

Many people live alone here—28.8% of households—which is well above the state average. Smaller households are common, with the typical home containing 2.3 people.

The housing mix is unusual, as separate houses make up only 42.2% of dwellings, far below the national figure. This explains why typical weekly rents are much higher than most areas at $455.

The area is very well served by buses, with a high number of weekly departures per person. While 61.7% of workers still drive, 15.2% now work from home, a large increase since 2011.

The community is very mobile, with 46.3% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national average.

Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 51.6%, though the unemployment rate is around the middle for its level at 4.6%. Many residents work in health care, construction, and education.

The area is considered quite advantaged, ranking in the top 30% of similar places. It also has a high number of businesses, totaling 1,504.

The local climate is quite distinct, with average annual rainfall that is far above the Queensland average. Maximum temperatures are generally lower than the state typicals.

This is a very walkable area, with 90.6% of homes within a 15-minute walk of the city's amenities. Almost every resident lives within a short walk of a park and most are near groceries and health services.