Whitsundays

The community is remarkably young, with children and seniors both far below state and national figures. About 48% of residents are young adults aged 25 to 44, and those in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas.

Born overseas, 28.7% of residents are from other countries, which is well above the Queensland figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, with 18% of people using a language other than English at home. This is well above the state average, though still well below the national figure.

About 42.9% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is a little above the Queensland average and well above the national figure.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, which is well above the state average. Qualifications in management, commerce, food, and hospitality are the most frequent.

Typical weekly incomes for families and individuals are higher than in most similar areas. However, only 5.1% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well below the national figure.

Residents are in very good health, with long-term health conditions and mental health conditions far below state and national levels. Only 0.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in most areas. Volunteering is also much lower than the state and national figures of 14.1%.

First Nations residents have an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a Year 12 completion rate of 60.5%, which is far above the national average of 37%.

Living alone is very common, with 37.4% of people in single-person households, far above the state average. Because of this, the typical home holds just 2 people.

Renting is very common, with 60.3% of households renting, far above the national figure. Small homes dominate, as only 29.8% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

Many residents do not own a car, with 56.6% of homes having no vehicle, far above the state average. This is consistent with the fact that 44.3% of people walk to work.

The population is highly mobile, with 58.5% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are among the highest at this level, at 49.8%.

The area has a very strong employment rate, with 72.4% working full-time. Most jobs are in accommodation and food services, which account for 75.4% of all roles.

The area is somewhat walkable, with a high number of parks within a 15-minute walk. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.