Cobraball

Cobraball has a high proportion of First Nations people at 9.9%, well above the national figure. While the typical resident is 49, the community also has a high number of children, with 22.2% under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Those with reported ancestry identify primarily as Australian, Irish, English, or Scottish.

English is the primary language for 80.2% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is well below the Queensland average.

Nearly half of the population (48.1%) report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 34.3% of residents completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure. However, nearly a quarter of those with qualifications hold a degree in engineering or related fields.

Typical family incomes are much lower than in most areas at $1,449 per week. Despite this, typical personal weekly incomes are about the same as the national figure of $805.

People with long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than the national average at 29.6%. Mental health conditions are less frequent than in most areas, affecting 6.2% of residents.

About a quarter of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is well above the national average. Volunteer rates are slightly lower than in most similar areas at 13.9%.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area, and they are noticeably younger than the average, with a typical age of 17. Their typical household income of $3,749 is far above the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be large, with an average of 3.0 people per household. While 30.4% of people live alone, 58.3% of households consist of couples with children.

Every single home in Cobraball is a separate house, and 91.3% have three or more bedrooms. No one in the community rents, though those with mortgages face typical monthly payments of $2,000, which is a little above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to commute and every home owns at least one motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, with only 13.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average at 61.1%, though only 50.0% of adults are working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Cobraball is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.