Caloundra

The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with 23.4% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has risen by 2.1 percentage points since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 17.1%.

English and Australian are the most common ancestries here. About 20.4% of people were born overseas, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 6.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 44.7%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant rise of 22 percentage points since 2011.

Qualifications have risen since 2011, with 20.6% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 54.5% of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,546, which is a little below the national figure. Incomes have risen since 2011, and 18.4% of households now earn $3,000 or more a week.

People with long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, at 31.2%. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 6.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a much higher proportion of former Defence Force members than most similar areas, at 4.3%. About 14.8% of people volunteer, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

First Nations residents in Caloundra have a higher typical personal income and a much lower unemployment rate (7.4%) than the national average. Year 12 completion is also far above the national figure at 48.9%.

Most households are couples, with 52.1% having children. Homes tend to be slightly larger than average, with 2.5 people per home.

Home ownership is strong, with 35.7% of homes owned outright, well above the national figure. However, the typical weekly rent of $450 is much higher than in most other areas.

Most people rely on cars, with only 0.9% of residents using public transport to commute. The area is heavily car-dependent, as 39.2% of homes have two vehicles.

The population is highly mobile, with 50.0% of people moving house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas, at 53.2%. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.

The area is growing rapidly, with a population increase of 12.4% since the last census, which is well above the Queensland average.

Caloundra is very rainy, with annual rainfall far above the state average. Maximum temperatures are also much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 77.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Most residents (96.1%) can walk to a park within 15 minutes.