Upper Coopers Creek

The community is far older than the state and national averages, though it has a similar proportion of children under 15. There are more people in de facto relationships here than in most similar areas.

About 23.1% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national average.

A majority of residents (53.8%) report having no religion, a figure far above both the state and national averages.

Residents are well-qualified, with 29.0% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 64.4% completing Year 12, both of which are much higher than most similar areas.

Typical household incomes are far below the state and national figures, with the typical weekly household earning $1,125. However, 24.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Residents enjoy very good health, with long-term health conditions reported at 11.5%, which is far below the national figure. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very common here, at 35.5%, which is far above the state average. Similarly, more people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (69.4%), and there are no one-parent families, which is far below the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 52.0% owned outright—far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon, at only 12.0%, and typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 21.9% of the workforce works from home.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 43.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

Only 21.9% of the population is employed full-time, which is far below the national figure. Work is concentrated in agriculture, health care, and transport.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, as there are no groceries, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk for most homes.