Currumbin Valley - Tallebudgera

The area is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 43. It is also a family-centric community, as 20.4% of residents are children under 15, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (18.6%) compared to the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with 90.3% of people using it only at home. This is far below the national average for language diversity, and very few residents speak little or no English.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (48.5%), a figure that has risen by 25 points since 2011 and is well above the national average.

The community is well-educated, with 23.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This qualification level has risen by 8.3 points since 2011, and the area's schools generally show a higher level of advantage than most.

Household wealth is a striking feature, with 33.4% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. Typical weekly household incomes have risen by $858 since 2011.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, reporting much lower rates of long-term health conditions (23.8%) and mental health conditions (6.6%).

Unpaid care is common here, with 30.9% of people caring for children and 27.6% doing significant housework, both well above the national figures. Volunteering is also higher than most areas.

The First Nations community is small but relatively prosperous, with a median personal income of $682 and a Year 12 completion rate of 53.6%, both far above the national averages.

Homes here are larger and more crowded than usual, with 3.1 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64% of households.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses (96.2%), many of which are large with three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, as 39.9% of homes are owned outright, though typical mortgage payments are well above the state average.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with 0.6% of people using public transport and virtually no public transport stops available. Nearly 20% of the workforce now works from home, up 10 points since 2011.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years (35.7%) and a much lower rate of recent overseas arrivals than seen across the state.

While many residents are professionals or managers, full-time employment is much lower than the state average at 51.4%. Construction and health care are the most common industries.

The area is highly advantaged, ranking 8 out of 10 overall and scoring a perfect 10 for access to money and resources.

The region is characterized by very high annual rainfall (1,939mm) and a climate that is cooler than the Queensland average, with a maximum temperature of 25.1 degrees.

Walking is difficult due to steep terrain and a lack of local amenities, with almost no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.