Tamborine Mountain

The population is notably older than most areas, with the typical resident aged 50 and 27.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.

The community has a strong connection to the UK and Europe, with 47.6% of people claiming English ancestry. About 25.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, and only 5.9% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (49.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified; 27.8% hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 61.4% completed Year 12, both of which are well above the Queensland figures.

Typical weekly household income is $1,508, which is a little below the national figure. Personal incomes also trend lower, with the typical weekly amount being $681.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.2% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is common, with 19.9% of people contributing their time, which is well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to most areas.

The First Nations community here is older than the national average, with a typical age of 29. It is a high-achieving group, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and Year 12 completion far above the national figure.

Families are the mainstay of the area, with 51.9% of households consisting of couples with children. The typical home holds 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 93.7% of dwellings. Home ownership is strong, with 44.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with zero public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 20.7% of people work from home, a rate well above the state average.

The area has seen significant movement, with 41.6% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are much less common here than in other areas.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 53.7%. Many of those employed work in health, education, or professional and technical roles.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.4. This is due to the steep terrain and a lack of nearby services, with no homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.