Nambour

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. It has a higher share of seniors and children than most areas, and the population grew by 17% since 2016.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 17.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90.6% of the community. Only 4.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A striking 48.5% of people report no religion, which is well above the state and national figures. This number rose by 14 points since 2016.

The area has seen a rise in qualifications, with those completing Year 12 increasing by 6.9 points since 2016. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher remains well below the national average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,534, which is a little below the state and national figures. Incomes have risen across the board since 2016, with the typical household earning $303 more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the national average.

Unpaid work is common, with a higher share of people caring for children or doing significant housework than most areas. Volunteering has fallen by 5.3 points since 2016.

First Nations residents have a higher rate of Year 12 completion than most similar areas. Their typical household income is a little above the state and national figures.

Families with children make up 56.2% of households, and people per home is slightly higher than the national figure. Fewer people live alone here compared to most areas.

Detached houses are very common, making up 82.6% of homes. Renting is much less common than in the rest of the state, and typical weekly rent is $385.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with very few people using public transport to commute. Only 3.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much lower than most areas.

Nambour is a high-turnover area, with 44.8% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much less common than in most other areas.

Health care and construction are the main industries for local workers. Full-time employment is much lower than the national average, though the unemployment rate has fallen since 2016.

The population has continued to grow, with an 8.8% increase since 2021, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The area is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall reaching 1,615mm. Maximum temperatures are generally lower than the Queensland average.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Many homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools.