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Coleyville

40 km²

Few places are as car-dependent as Coleyville, a rural community in the Scenic Rim where there are no walkable amenities or public transport stops. It is a quiet, older area where the typical resident is 49, far older than the national figure. The community is largely residential and well-off, with typical household incomes well above the state average. This creates a stable environment where a quarter of the population are seniors and most people own their homes outright.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The area is far older than most, with 25.5% of people aged 65 and over and very few children under 15. About 4.7% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is slightly above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.3% of the population, which is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

English is the primary language here, used by 92.2% of the population. Very few people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 64.1% of people identifying as Christian and 27.6% reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are generally lower than the national average, with only 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 41.7% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state and national figures.

The community is relatively wealthy, with a typical household income of $2,175 per week, which is well above the state figure. This is reflected in the 23.4% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly.

While 32.8% of residents have a long-term health condition—well above the national figure—they are less likely to need help with daily activities than people in most other areas.

Unpaid care is common, with 18.5% of people providing support, well above the national figure. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 5.9% of residents having served.

First Nations households in the area earn far more than the state and national figures, with a typical income of $3,249. The typical age for First Nations residents is 31, which is noticeably older than the national figure.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Most households consist of couples, and only 17.2% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 40.6% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, accounting for only 9.4% of households.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting via public transport. Many homes have several vehicles, and 23.7% of people work from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, as only 32.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, a figure well below the national average.

Employment is strong, with a full-time work rate of 68.4% and an unemployment rate of 2.6%, both of which are well above and below the national figures respectively.

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

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