Noosa North Shore

The community is significantly older than the rest of Australia, with 27.3% of people aged 65 and over. This contrasts with a very small child population, as only 11.5% are under 15, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.8% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 75.1% of residents. While 6.7% use another language at home—a higher rate than similar areas—this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The area is less religious than the national average, with 45.5% of people reporting no religion. This is well above the Australian figure of 38.9%.

Schooling levels are well below the state and national averages, with only 48.9% of people completing Year 12. However, 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,125 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a much lower rate than most areas.

People with a long-term health condition (21.7%) and those with a mental health condition (4.3%) are both much lower than most areas. However, 6.3% of people need help with daily activities.

There is a high rate of unpaid care and housework, with 30.4% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on chores, which is well above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, a figure lower than most similar areas.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 36.5% of households, which is far above the national average of 25.6%. This helps explain why homes are smaller, with just 2.1 people per home.

Home ownership is very high, with 59.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. However, typical weekly rents are among the highest for this level at $500.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with zero people commuting by public transport. Most homes have one or two vehicles, and 17% of the workforce works from home.

The community has seen significant movement, with 38.5% of people moving house in the last five years, though this is slightly below the national average.

Few residents are in the workforce, with only 41.1% working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is a little above the national figure.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.6. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, though 62% of homes are near a park.