Airlie Beach

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 41. It is an adult-centric area with very few children, as only 5.3% are under 15, which is far below the national average.

This is a diverse area where 31.5% of people were born overseas, well above the Australian figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

A higher number of residents speak a language other than English at home compared to similar areas, though this 11.6% is still a little below the Queensland average.

The area is far more secular than the rest of the country, with 50% of residents reporting no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%.

The workforce is well qualified, and 58.4% of residents have completed Year 12. About 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is about the same as the state average.

Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $932. However, typical weekly household incomes of $1,562 are a little below the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most other areas, with a long-term health condition rate of 19.4%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Community participation is among the lowest for its level, with far fewer people providing unpaid care or doing housework compared to the state and national figures.

The First Nations population is small, but the typical personal income for this group is $1,024, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes are small, with only 1.8 people per household, and 40.3% of people live alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Renting is very common here, with 49% of households renting, far above the national average. This is reflected in the housing mix, where flats or apartments make up 41.9% of dwellings.

A high 18.9% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure. This likely relates to the area's high walkability and the fact that 19.2% of workers walk to their jobs.

The population is incredibly transient, with 61.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also among the highest at this level at 39.2%.

The local economy is heavily tied to tourism, with 30.3% of workers in accommodation and food services. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is very walkable, with 84.2% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a 'city' hub. Most residents can easily reach parks, groceries, and health services on foot, despite the steep terrain.