Colo

The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and the nation. It is a community where de facto relationships are very common, sitting far above the national average, while the population of seniors is well below the state figure.

People born overseas make up 17.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but still well below the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 96.8% of residents. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in most similar areas, it remains far below the state and national figures.

About 38.7% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.4%.

The area has a high rate of school completion, with 65.3% of residents finishing Year 12, well above the national average. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state and national figures.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure, and 16.9% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is well above the state average. However, typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, particularly mental health conditions, which are a little above the national figure. Notably, no residents reported needing help with daily activities.

A very high proportion of people—44.1%—do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is far above the state and national figures. This is alongside a lower-than-average rate of people caring for children unpaid.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.5 people per home, which is well above the national average. Most families are couples with or without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

The typical weekly rent of $325 is a little below the national figure. This area also has a higher number of people per bedroom than most similar places.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available and a 87-minute drive to the city. Only 16.2% of people work from home, far below the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with only 24.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, far above the state average. However, the unemployment rate is also very high at 9.8%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score, as there are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk. This is compounded by a steep average terrain slope of 28.8%.