Caloundra

The population is heavily weighted towards seniors, with 38.3% aged 65 and over, which is far above the national figure. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 8.6%, a figure well below both the state and national averages.

About 21.8% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 44.4%, followed by Australian and Irish.

English is the primary language for 87.1% of the community. While 6.2% of people use another language at home—higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.8% report no religion, a figure that sits around the middle for similar areas and is about the same as the national average.

Educational attainment is lower than the national average, with only 16.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the state and national figures at 45.0%.

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $980 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.4% of residents. This is consistent with the older population, as 11.5% of people need help with daily activities—a rate well above the national average.

Unpaid care for children is far below the national average, likely due to the small number of children in the area. However, the community has a high number of Defence Force veterans, at 5.4%.

The First Nations community is small, with 104 people. The typical person is 33, which is far older than the national average of 24, and household income is well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are distinctive, with 42.2% of people living alone—far above the national average. Households are typically small, averaging 1.9 people per home.

The area is dominated by flats or apartments (48.1%) rather than separate houses. Renting is much more common than in most similar areas, with 42.6% of households renting, while 39.0% own their home outright.

Public transport is very accessible, with 25 stops serving the area. This is reflected in the fact that 12.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average.

The community is quite mobile, with 47.9% of people having moved house in the last five years. This is well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (42.5%) compared to the national average of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is a little above the national figure.

Caloundra is a walker's paradise with a score of 8.9. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.