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Noosaville
26 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Noosaville, where the typical resident is 56. This community is heavily weighted toward seniors, with over a third of residents aged 65 or over. It is a well-qualified area with a high proportion of overseas-born residents and a strong preference for home ownership. The high number of retirees helps explain why full-time employment is much lower than across Queensland.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The area is far older than most, with 37.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is 20 points above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 11.7%, a figure well below both the state and national averages.
Born overseas makes up 28.5% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas and well above the Queensland average. English is the most common ancestry at 47.8%.
While many residents were born overseas, only 6.6% use a language other than English at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few people, just 0.3%, speak little or no English.
Religious views are around the middle for similar areas, with 42.5% of people reporting no religion, which is a little above the Queensland figure.
Noosaville is highly qualified, with 23.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 58.8% of the population, a result much higher than most similar areas.
Typical weekly household income is $1,399, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. However, 11.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate higher than most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are well above the national figure at 32.6%, with arthritis being the most common. This is consistent with the older age of the community, though mental health conditions are a little below the national average.
Volunteering is common here, with 17.7% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, people caring for children unpaid is much lower than in most areas.
The First Nations community is smaller than in other areas, but those who live here are noticeably older than the national average. Education is a highlight, with Year 12 completion at 53.3%, far above the national rate.
Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.2 people per home. This is reflected in the high number of people living alone, at 28.3%, which is well above the Queensland average.
Home ownership is very strong, with 46.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Renters pay a typical weekly rent of $490, which is well above both the state and national figures.
Working from home is common at 22.5%, well above the state average. The area is well served by public transport, with 52 stops and departures per 1,000 people far above the Queensland average.
The area is quite mobile, with 46.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals account for 8.5% of the population.
Adults working or looking for work make up only 47.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The most common industries for those employed are accommodation and food, and health care.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 80.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of amenities. Almost every home is within 15 minutes of a park, and 88.8% are within 10 minutes of public transport.