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Upper Caboolture
16 km²
Young families dominate the landscape of Upper Caboolture, where the typical resident is just 33 years old. This is a community of large households, with children under 15 making up 24.1% of the population—a figure well above the national average. Most people live in spacious detached houses, reflecting a residential character focused on family life. The area has seen significant movement recently, with nearly half of all residents moving here in the last five years.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The area is noticeably younger than the rest of Queensland and Australia, with a much lower proportion of seniors. A higher number of people are in de facto relationships compared to most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas but well below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is around the middle for its level and far below the national average.
A majority of residents (52.2%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical household income is $1,879 a week, which is a little above the Queensland average. Personal weekly income is about the same as the national figure at $780.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 11.8% of people reporting a mental health condition and 7.0% needing help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is a major feature of the community, with 33.6% of people caring for children—well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members than in most areas.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of just 17. Unemployment for First Nations people is 3.9%, which is much lower than most areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children and a much lower rate of people living alone.
Almost all residents (96.5%) live in separate houses, and 94.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national average, though outright home ownership is much lower than in most areas.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 63.7% of people driving to work. While public transport stops are more common than in some areas, the walk to the nearest stop is longer than usual.
The community is quite mobile, as 47.0% of people moved in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
More adults are working or looking for work (64.4%) compared to most similar areas. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or schools.