Caloundra - Kings Beach

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 34.4% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 8.1%, which is far below the national figure.

About 21.9% of residents were born overseas, which is well below the Australian average. English is the most common ancestry at 44.7%, followed by Australian and Irish heritage.

English is the dominant language for 86.3% of the community. Only 7.0% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian, while 39.0% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 16 points since 2011.

Qualifications have risen since 2011, with 19.9% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of Year 12 completion at 48.8% remains far below the national figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,122. Only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Health needs are high here, as 36.8% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 8.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

The community is more likely to volunteer than most, with 16.4% participating. Interestingly, there are far fewer people caring for children unpaid compared to the rest of the state.

First Nations people make up 2.4% of the population and are typically older than those in the state average at 34 years. However, no one in this group reported speaking a First Nations language.

Small households are the norm, with 41.2% of people living alone and only 1.9 people per home. Couples without children make up the largest group at 52.0%.

Apartments dominate the landscape, making up 68.6% of homes, while separate houses are far less common than in the rest of Queensland. Renting is much more common than average at 44.1%.

The area is well-served by public transport with a high number of weekly departures, though only 1.3% of people use it to commute. Nearly 10% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is quite mobile, with 52.1% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average.

Many residents are retired or not in the workforce, as only 47.3% of adults are working or looking for work. Those employed are most often in health care, social assistance, or hospitality.

Overall advantage is low, with a score of 3 out of 10 compared to all areas. Population growth since 2021 has also been much lower than the state average.

The area sees far more rain than the Queensland average, with 1,592mm annually. It also experiences higher minimum temperatures than most of the state.

This is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.5. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, parks, and health services.