Currumbin Valley

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 43. It is also a family-heavy area, with children under 15 making up 19.9% of the population, which is higher than most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 18.1% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries recorded.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. Only 5.2% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

A striking 51.5% of residents have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.7%.

This is a highly qualified area, with 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland average of 21.9%.

Incomes are very high here, with 33.6% of households earning over $3,000 a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly household income is $2,278.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most areas. Only 22.5% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Community spirit is high, with 21% of people volunteering, well above the state average. Many residents also provide unpaid care for children or do significant housework.

There are 40 First Nations people in the area. The unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national average of 12.3%.

Families are larger here, with an average of 3.0 people per home, which is higher than most areas. Only 11.4% of people live alone, far below the national average.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses. Home ownership is strong, with 42.4% of homes owned outright, though those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,500.

The community is heavily car-reliant, with 21.4% of people working from home and almost no one using public transport to commute. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

Movement into the area is high, with 38.5% of residents having moved in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are less common here than in other parts of the state.

While many residents are professionals or managers, the full-time employment rate is well below the national average at 51.3%.

The area is very car-dependent due to its steep terrain and lack of nearby services. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.