Mount Coolum

The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than Queensland and Australia. While 18.3% of the population are seniors, there is also a high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

People born overseas make up 18.8% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the Queensland and national figures. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of residents. While the use of other languages at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the national average.

A majority of residents (53.0%) report no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 38.3%.

This is a highly qualified community, with 26.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical weekly family income is $2,100, which is about the same as the national figure. The area has a higher share of people earning $2,000 or more per week than most similar places.

A slightly higher proportion of residents need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Mental health conditions are also more common here than in similar places.

Volunteer rates are a little above the national average at 16.2%. However, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is lower than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community here is doing well, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a median personal income that is far above the national figure.

Families with children make up 55.0% of households. About 26% of people live alone, which is a little above the Queensland average.

Renters are much more common here than in similar areas, and typical weekly rents are a little above the state and national averages. Detached houses are far less common than in the rest of the state.

Most people rely on cars, with 61.9% driving to work. While 18.2% work from home—well above the state figure—very few people use public transport for their daily commute.

The area is quite mobile, with 45.2% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Full-time employment is much lower here than in most similar areas. The local workforce is concentrated in health care and social assistance, as well as construction and education.

The area is mostly car-dependent, though almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. Conversely, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.