Rainbow Beach

Seniors make up 30.1% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 17.2%. This contributes to a very high typical age of 56, while children under 15 are well below the state figure at 11.1%.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 14.5% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 85.7% of residents. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.

About 42.1% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 44.3%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 39.9% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 14% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly household earns $972, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 6.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 31.1% of people. This is consistent with the older population, with arthritis being the most reported condition.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than most areas at 17.3%. Volunteers make up 15.6% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

There are 30 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $619, which is a little above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are small, with just 2.0 people per home. This is well below the national figure of 2.5, partly because 34.7% of people live alone, which is far above the state average.

Home ownership is strong, with 44.7% of homes owned outright, far above the national average of 31%. Weekly rent is $280, well below the national figure of $375.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 48.7% of workers driving to work and 0% using public transport to commute. Almost 40% of homes have two vehicles.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 7.3% of the population.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 45.8%. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 1.6%, well below the national figure of 5.1%.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 99.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only 18.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, which is far below the state average.