Currimundi

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with the typical resident aged 45. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.1% of the community, which is well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

About 16.7% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.2% of the community. Only 4.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 48.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.6%.

The area has a high number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared to similar spots, though this is still well below the national figure of 26.3%. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $1,467, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also slightly lower than the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 32.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is consistent with the higher proportion of seniors in the community.

Participation in unpaid care is typical for the region, though a much higher share of residents, 4.8%, have served in the Defence Force compared to the 2.8% national average.

The First Nations community here is among the largest at this level. Residents in this group are noticeably younger than the national average and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate of 55.9%.

Families with children make up 52.8% of households. One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 16.3%.

Homes here tend to be large, with 84.1% having three or more bedrooms. While 38.8% of homes are owned outright, the typical weekly rent of $450 is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area is well-served by public transport, with 28 stops and a typical 3-minute walk to the nearest one. Despite this, 64.6% of workers still commute by car.

About 35.7% of people have moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is less common here than in the state average, at 57.9%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The neighborhood is very walkable, with a score of 6.5. Nearly every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park.