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Mooloolah
8 km²
A rapid increase in young families has shaped Mooloolah, where the population grew by 186% since 2011. This is a growing community of homeowners, with a typical resident now aged 40. It is a place where large households are the norm and children under 15 make up 20.4% of the people. These family-focused trends are mirrored in the housing, which is dominated by large detached homes and a high rate of mortgage holders.
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The area is becoming younger, with the typical age falling to 40 and children under 15 now making up 20.4% of the population. De facto relationships are more common here than in most similar areas, at 14.8%.
People born overseas make up 16.7% of the community, a figure that has risen 11 points since 2011, although this is still far below the national average of 27.7%. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language for nearly 90% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure at 2.9%.
A majority of residents (53.7%) report no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 38 points since 2011.
The community is well qualified, with 54.1% having completed Year 12 and 18.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both of which have risen significantly since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,929, which is a little above the national figure. Higher earners are well represented, with 22.1% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
The area is healthier than most, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions (27.2%) compared to other similar areas.
Caregiving is common here, with 29.7% of people providing unpaid child care and 26% doing significant housework, both rates being well above the national average.
Homes are larger than usual, averaging 2.8 people, which is consistent with the high number of couples with children (61.1%) and a low rate of people living alone.
Detached houses make up 97.8% of the market, with 89.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common here than in the rest of the state, at just 12.4%.
Car use is essential, as 98.7% of homes own at least one vehicle and only 1.2% of people commute via public transport.
The area has seen significant movement, with 39.5% of residents arriving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 8.4% of the population.
Job participation is a little above the national figure at 62.7%, and the unemployment rate is lower than the state average at 4.1%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.2. It is far below the state average for access to health services, with 0% of homes within a 15-minute walk.