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Sippy Downs
15 km²
A noticeably young population defines Sippy Downs, where the typical resident is just 33 years old. This Sunshine Coast community is marked by a high number of recent arrivals, with over half the population moving here in the last five years. It is a place of high mobility and diversity, where many residents were born overseas. The area's character is shaped by a mix of young professionals and families, contributing to a high proportion of larger homes and a growing, transient population.
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Sippy Downs is much younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 33. While children under 15 and seniors both make up about 17% to 18% of the population, young adults aged 25–44 are the largest group at 25.8%.
The area has a much higher proportion of overseas-born residents than most similar areas, at 24.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though New Zealand and South Africa are also represented.
Around 10.7% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is still far below the national figure of 22.3%.
People with no religion make up 46.5% of the community, a figure that is well above both the Queensland (41.2%) and national (38.9%) averages.
Residents are more likely to have completed Year 12 than most other areas. While 19.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is a little below the Queensland average of 21.9%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,484, which is a little below the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also lower than in most similar areas, with only 5.8% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.2% of residents. This is slightly above the national figure of 8.8%.
Community participation is lower than in many areas, with only 13.5% of people volunteering. Similarly, the proportion of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most similar areas.
First Nations residents in Sippy Downs are noticeably younger than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 20. Year 12 completion among this group is far above the national average at 59.0%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are much more common than in most similar areas, making up 17.1% of households.
Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas, and typical weekly rents of $460 are well above the state figure. Outright home ownership is far below the national average, at just 18.9%.
The area is well served by public transport, with 98.4% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, only 9.4% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure of 21.0%.
Sippy Downs is a highly transient area, with 52.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 16.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Full-time employment is far below the national figure, with only 48.5% of the workforce in full-time roles. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.
The area is somewhat walkable, with 99.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents are also within a short walk of public transport and schools.