Maroochydore - Kuluin

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 26.5% of people aged 65 and over. This trend has strengthened since 2011, while the share of children under 15 has fallen to 11.7%, which is well below the national figure.

About 23.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure that has risen since 2011. English ancestry is the most common at 42.8%, followed by Australian at 30.6%.

English is the main language for 81.8% of the area. While those using another language at home rose to 9.7% since 2011, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

People with no religion now make up 42.8% of the population, a significant jump of 18 percentage points since 2011. This figure is slightly above the Queensland average.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with 20.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 is well below the national average at 53.9%.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,384, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While typical incomes have risen since 2011, the share of households earning $3,000 or more a week remains lower than most areas.

There is a higher need for support here, with 7.1% of people needing help with daily activities and 31.6% living with a long-term health condition, both of which are above the national average.

Volunteer rates are about the same as the national figure at 13.7%. Interestingly, the share of people providing unpaid care or housework is much lower than in most other similar areas.

The First Nations community is larger than in about 82% of similar areas. Residents are noticeably older than the national First Nations average, and 48.3% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. This is partly because 32.9% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.

Renting is very common here, with 40.2% of households renting, well above the national average. Detached houses are also much less common than usual, as many residents live in flats, apartments, or townhouses.

Most people drive to work, and only 1.4% use public transport. However, the area is well-serviced, with more public transport stops and routes than about 75% of similar areas.

The population is highly transient, as 53.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals also make up a much higher share than in most areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to the state average, at 54.9%. The most common industries are health care and social assistance, followed by accommodation and food services.

The area is home to a large number of businesses, totaling 3,583. While overall advantage is around the middle for its level, access to money and resources is lower than for 70% of similar areas.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall reaching 1,605mm. Average maximum temperatures are well below the Queensland average.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.3. This is reflected in the fact that every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 95.4% are near public transport.