Eumundi

Children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 41, the number of seniors has fallen since 2011, and the total population shrank by about 2,617 people over the last decade.

People born overseas make up 18.9% of the community, a figure that rose nearly 8 points since 2011. The most common ancestries are English and Australian, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the primary language for nearly 90% of residents. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average, though this figure has risen slightly since 2011.

The area has one of the highest proportions of people with no religion at 60.6%. This represents a very large increase of 41 percentage points since 2011, leaving Christianity at 29.1%.

The community is highly qualified, with 24.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This reflects a trend of rising education levels, as the share of people completing Year 12 rose 24 points since 2011.

Typical weekly household income is $1,721, which is much higher than most similar areas. High earners are common here, with 20.9% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Residents generally report good health, with 27.5% having a long-term health condition, which is much lower than most areas. Only 5.1% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 33% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. This is consistent with the high proportion of children living in the area.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Families with children are the norm, while only 13.1% of people live alone, which is far below the Queensland average.

The area is dominated by detached houses, which make up 96% of homes. Most are large, with 85% having three or more bedrooms, though typical weekly rents are well above the national figure at $480.

Cars are essential, as 98.1% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is much more common here than in most similar areas, at 17.1%.

The community is quite mobile, with 43.6% of residents moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas fell by 12 points since 2011.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, though full-time employment is far below the national average. Professional roles and health care are the most common industries.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and schools, making the area somewhat walkable. However, there are no health services within a 15-minute walk.