Coolum Beach

The area is aging rapidly, with the typical age rising by six years since 2011 to reach 44. Seniors aged 65 and over now make up 19.6% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 76.9% of the population born here. This is well below the national average of 27.7% for overseas-born residents, though that figure has risen slightly since 2011.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of households. Only 5.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents, 52.0%, report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average. This represents a significant shift, as the number of non-religious people rose 21 points since 2011.

The community is highly qualified, with 26.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland average, and Year 12 completion has risen 10 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,703, which is about the same as the national figure. There has been a notable increase in wealth, with the share of households earning $3,000 or more per week rising 15 points since 2011.

Health profiles are around the middle for similar areas, with 27.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition at 9.4%.

Volunteerism is higher than most areas at 16.5%, though this is down 3.2 points since 2011. About 10.9% of the community provides unpaid care.

First Nations residents in the area have a much lower unemployment rate than most other areas at 6.0%. They also have higher typical personal incomes and Year 12 completion rates than the state average.

Family structures are typical for the region, with 54.4% of households consisting of couples with children. About 24.6% of people live alone, a figure that has remained steady since 2011.

Renting is less common here than in the state, but typical weekly rents are much higher than most areas at $450. Home loan payments are also a little above the state average at $2,000 a month.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 60.5% of people driving to work and only 0.8% using public transport. However, working from home is more common here than in the state average.

Coolum Beach is a popular destination for movers, with 47.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is lower than the state average at 50.6%, though the unemployment rate of 4.0% is lower than most areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area has a relatively high level of advantage, ranking better than 60% of all areas. It is home to 1,733 businesses, which is more than 80% of similar areas.

The local climate is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall far above the Queensland figure. It also stays milder, with a maximum average temperature that is well below the state average.

The area is considered somewhat walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, it is very difficult to walk to a school, with only 14.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk.