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Kureelpa
19 km²
A far older population than the state average marks Kureelpa, where the typical resident is 50. It is a growing community of nearly 1,000 people characterized by large, detached family homes and a high rate of home ownership. The area has seen a significant increase in both household incomes and educational qualifications since 2011. These trends point to a well-off, established residential area on the Sunshine Coast with a strong leaning toward professional and trade careers.
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The community is significantly older than the national figure, with 23.6% of people aged 65 and over. While the population grew by 25% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 16.6%.
People born overseas make up 15.4% of the population, a figure that has risen 8.0 percentage points since 2011. Most residents claim English (47.7%) or Australian (39.6%) ancestry.
English is the only language used at home for 91.2% of residents. This is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity, and no one in the area reported speaking little or no English.
About 39.8% of people report no religion, which is a little below the Queensland figure. This represents a significant increase of 22 percentage points since 2011.
The area has seen a sharp rise in qualifications; adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose 17 points to 22.3% since 2011. Those who completed Year 12 also rose significantly to 55.1% in the same period.
Typical weekly household incomes are around $1,784, which is higher than most similar areas. High earners are more common here, with 21.6% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.7% of residents. However, the number of people needing help with daily activities fell 4.2 points since 2011.
Residents are very active in their community, with 21.8% volunteering and 16.1% providing unpaid care. The area also has a much higher proportion of Defence Force veterans (4.8%) than most other areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. It is uncommon for people to live alone, with only 12.5% doing so, which is far below the national figure.
The area is dominated by separate houses (97.3%), and 45% are owned outright. Renting is very rare at 9.7%, and typical weekly rents are well above the state average at $478.
Car use is essential here, as only 0.9% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is relatively common at 16.0%, a significant increase from 3.3% in 2011.
The community is relatively stable, with 33.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen to 2.0%.
Working or looking for work has risen to 57.0% since 2011. The most common industries for residents are health care and social assistance, followed by construction.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, far below the state average. No one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.