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Noosaville
26 km²
A far older population than most similar areas defines Noosaville, where the typical resident is 56. This Queensland community is increasingly a place for seniors, with 37% of people aged 65 and over. It is a high-turnover area where nearly half of the residents have moved in within the last five years. The character of the place is shaped by a mix of retired professionals and a strong presence of overseas-born residents, creating a community with a higher level of overall advantage than most similar regions.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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Noosaville is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 56 and a high proportion of seniors. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average.
People born overseas make up 28.1% of the community, which is well above the state average. English ancestry is the most common at 48.1%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.
English is the dominant language, with 88.3% of people using it only. The proportion of people who speak little or no English is much lower than in most other areas, sitting at just 0.4%.
About 42.9% of residents report no religion, a figure that has risen 17 points since 2011. This is well above the national average of 38.9%.
Qualifications have risen since 2011, with 23.5% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. The area is also noted for having a school advantage score that is much higher than most similar areas.
Typical weekly household incomes are a little below the state and national figures at $1,390. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 13 points since 2011.
A high proportion of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported at 12.4%.
Volunteering is common here, with 17.8% of people helping out, which is well above the national average. There is also a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members.
The First Nations community is small, with 99 people. This group is far older than the state average, and 57.6% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure.
Homes here are typically small, with just 2.1 people per home. This is partly because 29.1% of people live alone, a figure well above the national average.
Home ownership is very strong, with 46.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Conversely, weekly rents are much higher than average at $480.
Working from home is common, with 22.1% of people doing so, which is well above the state average. While public transport stops are plentiful, only 0.9% of people use them to commute.
Noosaville is a high-movement area, with 47.1% of people having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.
The number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national average. Many residents work in accommodation and food services or health care.
The area is generally prosperous, with an overall advantage score that is higher than 62% of similar areas. It also has a high number of businesses, ranking above 86% of similar areas.
Noosaville experiences far more rainfall than the Queensland average, receiving 1,590mm annually. The average maximum temperature is 26.2 degrees.
The area is quite walkable, with 89.5% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents can also easily reach parks and health services on foot.