Maroochydore

The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 27.1% of the population, while children under 15 are well below the state average at 10.8%.

Overseas birthplaces are common here, with 24.3% of people born abroad, a figure slightly above the Queensland average. English ancestry is the most frequent at 42.3%, followed by Australian at 29.4%.

While 10.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, this is still well below the national figure. Very few people, just 1.0%, report speaking little or no English.

Religious patterns are about the same as the state average, with 41.5% of people reporting no religion and 43.1% identifying as Christian.

The area is well-qualified, with 21.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have completed Year 12, though this is slightly below the state average.

Typical household income is $1,360 a week, which is well below the national figure. Personal weekly incomes are about the same as the national average at $771.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.3% of people. This includes 11.8% with arthritis and 9.9% with a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children and housework is much lower than most areas, which is consistent with the low number of children in the community. About 13.7% of residents are volunteers.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than those in the state, with a typical age of 28. Year 12 completion is far above the national average at 50.3%.

Living alone is very common, with 34.3% of people in single-person homes. This helps explain why households are smaller than usual, with only 2.1 people per home.

Renters make up 42.1% of the market, far above the national figure. Detached houses are rare, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national average at $410.

Public transport use is much higher than in similar areas, with 58 stops serving the community. About 7.8% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is in a state of high flux, with over half the population arriving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also well above the national average at 17.9%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 54.2%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance.

The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.5. Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, and 95.1% are within 10 minutes of public transport.