Koraleigh

The area has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most, at 6.2%. While the typical resident is 45, there are still plenty of children, with nearly 20% of the population under 15.

Australia and England are the primary ancestries here, and the area is far less diverse than the state average, with only 6.2% of people born overseas.

English is the main language for nearly 90% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure, and no one reported speaking little or no English.

More than half of the population—50.9%—report no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas; only 29% of residents completed Year 12, and only 8.9% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,097. Only 8.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32% of people. This is well above the national figure, with arthritis and asthma being the most frequent conditions.

Volunteering is high, with 17.4% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. About a quarter of residents also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are 18 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 13, and they have household incomes well above the national figure.

Families are the norm, with nearly 60% of homes consisting of couples with children. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Housing is very stable, with 47.7% of homes owned outright—far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 86.9% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 50% of homes have two vehicles and 17% have four or more. Public transport is virtually non-existent, with no stops serving the area.

The population is very settled, with only 22% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 31.3% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is a little above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.