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Maleny
6 km²
Seniors make up a huge part of the population in Maleny, where the typical resident is now 59 years old. This older demographic is reflected in the high number of people who own their homes outright and the many who provide unpaid care. It is a highly educated community that has grown by 16% since 2011. While it is a peaceful place, it is also a hub for volunteers and professionals who often work from home.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 40.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.5% of the population, which is well below the Queensland figure of 18.7%.
Many residents were born overseas, with 22.6% arriving from other countries. English is the most common ancestry at 49.1%, followed by Australian and Irish roots.
English is the primary language for 89.2% of the community. While 6.4% of people use another language at home, very few residents speak little or no English.
A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 48.6%, which is well above the national figure. This number has risen by 19 points since 2011.
Residents are highly qualified, with 28.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Since 2011, the number of people who completed Year 12 has risen by 26 points to 58.5%.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,092. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 11 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, affecting 40.1% of people. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.9% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 26.6% of people pitching in—far above the national average of 14.1%. About 14.6% of residents also provide unpaid care.
Homes are typically smaller than average with 2.1 people per dwelling. About 33.4% of people live alone, which is well above the Queensland figure.
Home ownership is very high, with 54.4% of homes owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, and 78.3% of homes have three or more bedrooms.
Working from home is common for 21.1% of the workforce. Very few people use public transport to commute, with only 0.7% doing so.
The area has seen significant movement, with 42.0% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased to 8.5% since 2011.
Fewer people are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at 42.3%. Health care and education are the most common industries for those who are employed.
The town is somewhat walkable and almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.