Maroochy

The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.6% of the population, a figure well above the national average and one that has risen nearly 7 percentage points since 2011.

About 21.7% of people were born overseas, a figure slightly below the Queensland average. English ancestry is the most common at 44.7%, followed by Australian ancestry at 32.6%.

English is the primary language for 86.2% of residents. Only 7.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents identify as having no religion, at 46.1%. This is well above the national average and represents a significant increase of 19 percentage points since 2011.

The area has a well-qualified workforce, with 22.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion rose by 9.1 percentage points since 2011 to reach 56.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,499, which is a little below the national figure. However, incomes have risen since 2011, with the typical household earning $516 more per week than a decade ago.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 29.7% of residents. People needing help with daily activities also make up a higher share of the population than usual at 6.1%.

The area has a strong history of service, with 3.8% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Volunteering rates are a little above the national figure at 15.1%.

First Nations residents in the area are noticeably older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 28. Unemployment among this group is much lower than most areas at 6.4%.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with just 2.2 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone, who make up 29.3% of households.

Rent is much higher than in most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $420. Detached houses are also far less common here than in the rest of the state, making up only 51.4% of dwellings.

Most people rely on cars, but 15.2% of the workforce now works from home, a significant increase from 5.8% in 2011. Only 1.2% of residents commute using public transport.

The population is very mobile, with 50.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much lower than most areas at 52.6%. The most common industries for workers are health care and social assistance, and construction.

The population has continued to grow, increasing by 6.3% since the 2021 census.

The area experiences high rainfall, averaging 1,616mm per year, which is far above the Queensland average. Winter minimums are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Maroochy is very walkable, with a score of 6.5. This is reflected in the fact that 99.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and 90.6% are near public transport.