Mudjimba

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the Queensland and Australian average of 38. While children under 15 make up 17% of the population, there is a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 16.7% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 46.3%, followed by Australian at 34.9%.

English is the primary language for 91.3% of the community. Only 4.1% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (48.1%) report having no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 44.1%.

The community is well-qualified, with 58.5% of adults completing Year 12 and 22.4% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most professional qualifications are in management, commerce, engineering, or health.

Typical personal weekly income is $831, which is higher than both the state and national figures. Households earning $3,000 or more per week make up 19.5% of the area, a standing that is higher than most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with lower rates of long-term health conditions (26.5%) and fewer people needing help with daily activities (4.2%).

Volunteering is common here, with 18.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the state and national figures of 14.1%. About 3.8% of the population have served in the Defence Force.

There are 61 First Nations people in the area. This group is slightly older than the state average with a typical age of 25 and a Year 12 completion rate of 43.6%, which is well above the national figure.

Families with children are common, and homes are larger than average with 2.6 people per household. Conversely, the proportion of people living alone is well below the state and national averages.

Homes here are typically large, with 83.9% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is much more common than in similar areas, and the typical weekly rent of $460 is well above the Queensland average.

While most people drive to work, the area has a high number of public transport stops and departures compared to the state. About 15.1% of the workforce works from home.

The area has seen significant movement, with 46.4% of people moving here in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work (65.1%) than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is much lower than the state average. The most common industries are health care, construction, and hospitality.

Mudjimba is very walkable, with a score of 6.4. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (97.9%), a park (98.6%), and public transport (95.1%).