Mudgeeraba - Tallebudgera

Children under 15 make up 22.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 39, and while the area is a little older than the state average, the proportion of seniors has risen by 4.3 points since 2011.

About 24.3% of people were born overseas, a figure that has barely changed since 2011. English ancestry is the most common at 44.6%, followed by Australian ancestry at 35.2%.

English is the primary language for 87.5% of the community. Only 8.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the Australian average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents now claim no religion, at 44.1%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant rise of 22 points since 2011.

The area is well-qualified, with 61.3% of residents completing Year 12 and 23.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have risen since 2011, and the typical school here is among the largest in similar areas.

Incomes are high here, with 28.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure. The typical family income of $2,242 a week is higher than in most other areas.

Residents generally report better health than the national average, with only 24.6% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities make up 4.6% of the population.

Caregiving is common here, as 33.3% of people care for children unpaid, one of the highest rates for this level. About 15% of the community also spends time volunteering.

First Nations people in the area have a Year 12 completion rate of 53.1%, which is far above the national figure of 37%. Typical personal income for First Nations residents is also higher than in most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Very few people live alone, at just 13.1%, which is far below the national average of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 92.1% having three or more bedrooms. While rental rates are among the lowest at 17.5%, typical weekly rents of $500 are well above the national figure.

Car dependence is very high, as only 1.5% of homes have no motor vehicle and only 0.8% of people use public transport to commute. The average drive time to the city is 65 minutes.

Around 40.4% of residents moved house in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen by 8.2 points since 2011.

Working life is active here, with 67% of adults working or looking for work, which is well above the national figure. Health care, construction, and retail are the main industries for local workers.

The population has grown by 5.4% since 2021, though this is well below the Queensland growth rate of 8.7%.

The area is very wet, with average annual rainfall that is far above the state average. Temperatures are generally mild, with a typical maximum of 25.6 degrees.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5. Only 23.9% of homes have a 15-minute walk to basic amenities, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.