Colosseum

The community is significantly older than most areas, with 22.8% of residents aged 65 and over. While the typical age is far higher than the state average, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population at 3.3% is about the same as the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, each accounting for 44.6% of the population.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language. Consequently, no one in the area speaks little or no English.

About 53.3% of residents identify as Christian. The 34.2% who have no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people completed Year 12 compared to the national average, and there are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are generally lower than the state and national figures, with the typical household earning $1,187 a week. Only 16.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is well below the national figure of 22.6%.

Residents are less likely to need help with daily activities than people in most other areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at 27.7%, which is about the same as the national average.

Volunteers make up 17.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. There is also a notably high number of people who served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

There are 6 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age of 6 is far younger than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is also lower than the national average.

The area is mostly made up of couples, with 51.1% being couples without children. People living alone are less common here than in most other areas.

Every single home in Colosseum is a separate house, and 48.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is non-existent here, with 0.0% of households in the rental market.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that every home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 21.0% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 63.1%, though fewer adults are working or looking for work overall. Common industries include agriculture, construction, and hospitality.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. Residents have no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.