Marcoola - Mudjimba

The area is far older than the national figure, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 14% of the population, a figure that has fallen significantly since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry. Around 19.2% of people were born overseas, which is well below the national average.

English is the dominant language, with only 5% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and very few residents speak little or no English.

The community is increasingly secular, as the number of people reporting no religion rose by 19 points since 2011 to reach 45.5%. This is well above the Queensland and national figures.

About 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that has risen since 2011. Year 12 completion is well below the national average at 53.9%.

Typical family and household incomes are a little below the national and state figures. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 11 points since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with arthritis being the most reported. About 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a slight increase since 2011.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national average, and the area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most. Fewer people here provide unpaid childcare compared to the state average.

First Nations residents in this area have a much lower unemployment rate than the national average. They also tend to be older and earn more than First Nations people across Queensland and Australia.

Homes here are smaller than average, typically holding 2.3 people. Couples without children make up a large share of the community at 40.4%.

Home ownership is strong, with 36.3% of homes owned outright, well above the national average. While separate houses are less common than in other areas, typical weekly rents are much higher than average.

Cars are essential here, as only 0.9% of people commute by public transport and very few homes have no vehicle. Most people drive themselves to work, and the commute to the city is quite long.

The area is very dynamic, with 46.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen sharply since 2011.

Fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and full-time employment is much lower than in most areas. Health care and construction are the top industries.

The area is roughly in the middle of the pack for overall advantage and job skills. It is home to a relatively high number of businesses, with 1,336 in total.

The area experiences much higher annual rainfall than the Queensland average. It also has much higher average minimum and maximum temperatures than most other areas.

Residents enjoy great access to parks and groceries within a 15-minute walk. However, very few homes are within a short walk of a school, which is far below the state average.