Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Callemondah
33 km²
Few children live in Callemondah, where daily life is most common for older adults and seniors. This sparsely populated area is home to just 30 people and has a very high typical age of 63. Many residents here have an overseas birth, and there is a notable presence of First Nations people. It is a quiet setting where most people own their homes outright and live in small households.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 43.3% of people aged 65 and over and no children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 16.7% of the population, which is far above the Queensland figure of 4.6%.
People born overseas make up 36.7% of the population, well above the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English at 43.3% and German at 26.7%.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning 0.0% of residents use another language. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.
More than half of the residents (53.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Qualifications are mostly practical, with 66.7% of people holding a Certificate III or IV. No adults here have a bachelor degree, a figure far below the national average of 26.3%.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $900, though this rose from $525 in 2016. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here; 40% of people have a long-term health condition and 23.3% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above national figures.
Unpaid work is a major part of local life, with 40% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Additionally, 14.7% have served in the Defence Force, which is far above the national figure.
There are five First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $349, which is well below the national figure of $540, and the typical age is 20, noticeably younger than the national average.
Households are small, with a typical size of 1.8 people. About 28.6% of people live alone, and one-parent families make up 22.7% of the community.
Home ownership is very high, with 76.2% of homes owned outright. Most dwellings are not separate houses, and no homes have three or more bedrooms.
The area is very car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 14.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national figure.
The population is very mobile, with 80% of residents having moved house in the last five years, far above the national average of 40.7%.
Only 40% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area has a high score for education and job skills, but very low access to money and resources. There are 52 businesses located here.
The climate is warm and wet, with an average annual rainfall of 772mm, which is far above the Queensland average of 379mm.
Walkability is very low, with a score of 0.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.