Coolum Beach

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the Queensland and national average of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and while 18.2% of people were born overseas, this is well below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language for 90.4% of the community, and the 5.1% who use another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of residents have no religion at 51.1%, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 58.5% completing Year 12, which is slightly above the state average.

Typical weekly household income is $1,600, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal weekly incomes are also about the same as the national average at $769.

About 28.3% of people live with a long-term health condition, and 5.9% need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the national average.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national average at 16%, while 3.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is higher than most similar areas.

The First Nations community is noticeably older than the state average with a typical age of 29, and it has a lower unemployment rate of 6.3% compared to 12.3% nationally.

Over half of households are couples with children, and 25.5% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.

Typical weekly rent is $450, which is a little above the national figure, while monthly home-loan payments are much higher than most areas at $2,000.

Most people drive to work, and only 0.9% use public transport. However, 17.5% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

Coolum Beach is a high-growth area, with 48.6% of people moving here in the last five years, well above the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is well below the national average at 50.9%, with many residents working in health care, construction, and education.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 97.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, though only 18.9% are within a 15-minute walk of a school.