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Mooloolah Valley

18 km²

Mooloolah Valley has a larger-than-average population and household incomes a little above the norm.

It's also marked by a somewhat younger age profile and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Mooloolah Valley, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,629▲ +11.2%since 2011Median age40 yrs▲ +5.3%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.7%People aged 65 and over15.2%Children under 1520.8%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4156156

Age structure

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Older adults (45–64)27.8%
Young adults (25–44)24.4%
Children (0–14)20.8%
Seniors (65+)15.2%
Youth (15–24)11.5%

Marital status

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is Married at 51%, followed by Never married (33%) and Divorced (9%).

  • Married51%
  • Never married33%
  • Divorced9%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (8%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia74.1%
England6.7%
New Zealand3.9%
South Africa0.6%
Philippines0.2%
China0.2%
Italy0.1%

Language

People using another language at home3.1%

Language used at home

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Greek (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only89.0%
Greek0.2%
Italian0.1%
Mandarin0.1%

Religion

People with no religion52.0%

Religious affiliation

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is No religion at 58%, followed by Christianity (40%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • No religion58%
  • Christianity40%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1253.4%

Highest year of school

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 11 (9%).

Year 1253.4%
Year 1023.8%
Year 118.0%
Year 9 or below5.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$768▲ +38.6%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,931▲ +55.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,109▲ +54.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week23.0%

Household income distribution

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and $3,000–$3,999 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99931.6%
$650–$1,49924.5%
$3,000–$3,99913.2%
Under $65011.2%
$4,000 or more9.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.6%People with a mental health condition9.1%People needing help with daily activities5.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Other condition (17%).

Mental health9.1%
Arthritis8.5%
Other condition7.9%
Asthma7.3%
Heart disease3.8%
Diabetes3.6%
Cancer2.6%
Lung condition1.9%
Stroke0.8%
Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.4%People providing unpaid care12.4%People caring for children unpaid30.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8▼ -3.4%since 2011One-parent families11.0%

Family composition

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children61%
  • Couples without children28%
  • One-parent families11%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +27.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,996▲ +10.9%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting12.7%Homes owned outright27.0%Separate (detached) houses98.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 57%, followed by Owned outright (27%) and Rented (13%).

  • Owned with a mortgage57%
  • Owned outright27%
  • Rented13%
  • Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is Separate house at 98%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (1%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

  • Separate house98%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached1%
  • Flat or apartment1%
  • Other dwelling0%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is Car (driver) at 76%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (4%).

Car (driver)62.7%
Worked at home14.4%
Car (passenger)3.3%
Walked1.4%
Train0.6%
Bus0.2%
Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years39.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.8%Labour-force participation62.6%Employed full-time53.0%

Industries people work in

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Construction (17%) and Education & training (10%).

Health care & social assistance16.5%
Construction16.3%
Education & training9.2%
Retail trade8.8%
Accommodation & food6.3%
Professional & technical6.1%
Manufacturing4.6%
Public administration & safety4.4%
Other services4.2%
Administrative & support3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Mooloolah Valley, the largest group is Professionals at 22%, followed by Technicians & trades (20%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals21.5%
Technicians & trades19.5%
Clerical & administrative12.3%
Community & personal service11.7%
Managers10.0%
Labourers9.4%
Sales workers8.4%
Machinery operators & drivers5.8%

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