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Nambour
11 km²
A significant gap in health and income separates Nambour from the rest of the state, where long-term health conditions are much more common than the national figure. This large community is a mix of young adults and seniors, with a notable First Nations population and a high number of people living alone. It is a highly walkable hub where most residents can easily reach health services, shops, and parks on foot.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 40, which is a little older than the national figure. About 5.2% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a figure much higher than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 17.0% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 44.5%.
English is the main language for 89.0% of the community. Only 5.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Nearly half of the population (49.2%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 14.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 48.2% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Australian average of 58.8%.
Incomes are generally lower here than in the rest of the country. The typical weekly household income is $1,224, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common in Nambour, with 36.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and 15.2% of residents report a mental health condition.
Unpaid care is common, with 12.8% of people providing unpaid care. Around 14.7% of the community are volunteers, which is lower than most similar areas.
The area has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level, with 626 people. The typical personal income for First Nations residents is $520, and the unemployment rate is 12.4%.
Single-person households are much more common than usual, making up 32.8% of homes. One-parent families are also very common at 23.3%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
Renters make up 38.0% of households, well above the national average of 30.6%. Homes are often smaller and less likely to be owned outright compared to other areas.
Public transport is very accessible, with 40 stops and a typical walk of just 3 minutes to the nearest one. However, 8.0% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%.
The community is quite mobile, with 48.6% of people moving in the last five years, a rate well above the national average of 40.7%.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in the rest of the state, at 56.9%. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.
Nambour is very walkable, with 77.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. This is far above the state average, particularly for health services, which are within walking distance for 78.8% of homes.