Mudgeeraba

Mudgeeraba has a notably young feel, with children under 15 making up 22.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 39, and there are fewer seniors here than in most similar areas.

Born overseas, 26.1% of residents come from other countries, which is well above the Queensland average. English, Australian, Scottish and Irish ancestries are the most common.

English is the main language for 86.6% of the community. While 9.3% of people use another language at home—which is much higher than in most similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation, at 43.7%, which is well above the Australian figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common religion at 47.7%.

The area is well-qualified, with 59.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is a little above the state average, and the suburb's typical school advantage score is much higher than most similar areas.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, at $1,893 per week. About 21.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents are slightly healthier than the state and national averages, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions at 26.7%. Mental health is the most common long-term condition reported at 8.6%.

Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 33.9% of people providing this care, well above the national figure of 26.3%. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area.

The First Nations community is relatively large, with a typical personal income of $621, which is a little above the national figure. The median age is 18, noticeably younger than the state and national averages.

Families are larger here than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is a little above the national figure, while the number of people living alone is well below that of other areas.

The suburb is dominated by large homes, as 93.7% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are $500, which is well above the state and national figures.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 65.1% of people driving to work. While there are more public transport stops here than in most similar areas, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than average.

Mudgeeraba has seen significant movement, with 42.5% of residents moving in the last five years. This is a little above the national figure of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 66.2%. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction and retail.

The suburb is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. Many homes are far from basic services, as only 44.7% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.