Paluma

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 33.3% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces account for only 6.9% of the population, far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian, while those with no religion make up 36.8%, a figure a little below the national average of 38.9%.

A higher proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, although this remains well below the national figure of 26.3%.

Household incomes vary widely, with 31.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average. However, the typical household income of $1,350 is well below the national figure.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas, with only 18.4% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the Queensland average of 28.8%.

This is a highly active community where 30.7% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a strong history of service, with 7.7% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Living arrangements are dominated by single occupants, as 53.1% of people live alone, far above the national average of 25.6%. Consequently, the typical home contains only 2.0 people.

Housing is exclusively made up of separate houses, and 78.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rents are very low at $160.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport, but 30.2% of the workforce works from home, which is far above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 28.4% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas at 67.4%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in managerial roles.

With a walkability score of 0.9, the area is very car-dependent. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.