Maleny

This is an older community where the typical resident is 59, far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 39.3% of the population, which helps explain why there are far fewer children under 15 here than in most other areas.

About 21.9% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 48.8%, followed by Australian at 32.7%.

English is the primary language for 90.3% of residents. While 5.6% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the community (48.7%) report having no religion, a figure well above the national average of 38.9%.

The area is highly qualified, with 28.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland figure of 21.9%.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the usual weekly household income is $1,144, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are higher here than most areas, with 38.7% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteerism is very high at 26.5%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. A high proportion of residents also perform unpaid housework, at 30.9%.

There are 71 First Nations people in the area. This group has a much higher Year 12 completion rate (54.3%) than the national figure of 37.0%.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (30.7%) and couples without children.

Home ownership is very high, with 55.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most residents (91.4%) live in separate houses.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. However, 22.1% of people work from home, which is well above the Queensland average.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 42.2% of residents moving in the last five years.

A much lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work (43.3%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries are health care and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, though nearly all homes are within a short walk of a park. Most residents are within 15 minutes of health services, but few are near groceries or schools.