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Canungra
2 km²
Far more people here identify as having no religion than in the typical Australian town, which marks the character of Canungra. This community has grown by 12% since 2011 and is becoming younger, with the typical resident now aged 42. It is a place of large family homes and high vehicle ownership, where a significant number of residents have recently arrived from overseas. The town's atmosphere is shaped by a mix of traditional Australian and English roots alongside a growing population of young families.
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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure. However, the area is becoming younger, with children under 15 now making up 18.7% of the population.
About 19.4% of residents were born overseas, though this is well below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, with English accounting for 43.4% of the community.
English is the primary language for 89.9% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
Nearly half of the population (47.8%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen 22 points since 2011.
Half of the residents have completed Year 12, but only 11.3% hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,600, which is a little below the national figure. However, incomes have risen sharply since 2011, with the typical household earning $798 more per week.
About 30% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 10.6% of residents.
The area has a high proportion of former Defence Force members at 6.4%. Additionally, 27.4% of people provide unpaid childcare, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Families tend to be larger here, with an average of 2.6 people per home. This is consistent with a higher-than-usual share of one-parent families, at 17.3%.
Detached houses make up 89% of dwellings, far above the national figure. Most homes are large, with 79.7% having three or more bedrooms.
Car reliance is absolute here, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. Only 0.8% of the workforce commutes using public transport.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased, rising to 12.3% since 2011.
More adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The local workforce is led by health care and social assistance, followed by construction.
The town is somewhat walkable, and almost every home (97.1%) is within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport.