Tallebudgera Valley

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While seniors are around the same proportion as the national average, there is a higher than usual number of children under 15, at 20.5%.

A much higher share of residents were born overseas compared to most similar areas, though this is still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language for 86% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, the 6.1% figure is far below the national average.

The community is far more likely to have no religion than the average Australian, with 51.6% of residents reporting no religious affiliation.

Education levels are strong, with 58.5% of residents completing Year 12, which is much higher than most similar areas. About 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

This is a high-earning area where 32.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average. Typical weekly household income is $2,245, which is well above the national figure.

Residents are in better health than the national average, with much lower rates of mental health conditions (5.1%) and long-term health conditions (21.9%).

Unpaid work is common here, with higher than average rates of people caring for children, providing unpaid care, and performing housework.

First Nations residents in the valley are noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 17. Household incomes for this group are far above the state and national figures.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 64.8% of families.

The landscape is dominated by separate houses, with 96.8% of homes being detached. These are typically large, with 84.8% having three or more bedrooms, though monthly mortgage payments are well above the national average at $2,500.

Car reliance is total, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops in the area, and only 0.4% of people commute via public transport.

The community is relatively stable, though 35% of residents have moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 5.9% of the population.

Full-time employment is much lower than in most similar areas, at 47.4%. Common industries for workers include construction and health care.

The area is strictly car-dependent due to a lack of nearby amenities and a steep average terrain slope of 18.1%. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.