Upper Colo

The community is much younger than most areas, with children under 15 making up 31.3% of the population. Notably, there are no residents aged 65 or over, and 8.3% of people are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

People born overseas make up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than similar areas, though well below the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, both at 39.6%, followed by Scottish at 18.8%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 66.7%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 31.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 67.4% completing Year 12, both of which are well above national figures. Qualifications are most common in education, engineering, and agriculture.

The typical family income is $2,083 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are a little lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly pay of $700.

About 8.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.2% of residents, slightly above the national figure of 27.7%.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 37.8% of people volunteering or providing unpaid care, far above the national figure. Additionally, 44.4% of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.

First Nations residents in the area have a typical personal income of $1,374 and a typical household income of $2,999, both of which are far above the state and national figures.

Homes are larger than most, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 63% of families.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 42.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Rent is very low, with a typical weekly cost of $200.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Most people drive to work, while 19.2% work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 28% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 46.2%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in construction, education, or agriculture.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. The terrain is notably steep, with a mean slope of 26.4%.