Kancoona

The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 31.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 8.1%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

While 18.9% of residents were born overseas—a figure much higher than similar small areas—this is still well below the national average of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the sole language spoken here, with 97.3% of people using it at home. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

About 41.9% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the national figure of 38.9%. Nearly half of the community identifies as Christian.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with only 14.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, often in agriculture and environment fields.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, at $1,312 per week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national trend.

Needing help with daily activities is common here, with 12.2% of people requiring support, which is well above the national figure of 5.8%. This is consistent with the community's older age profile.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in most areas, with 28.6% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care or care for children compared to the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per household. The most common arrangement is a couple without children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 82.1% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Renting is non-existent here, and most homes have three or more bedrooms.

The community is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 50% of people work from home—far above the national figure of 21%.

The population is quite stable, with only 27.4% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 47.1% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though only 48.6% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain has a notable slope.