Coochiemudlo Island

The population is far older than the state or national average, with 40.7% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 7.8%, which is much lower than most areas.

About 24.5% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.

Religion is less common here than in other areas, with 42.9% of people reporting no religion. This figure is well above the Australian average.

The community is relatively well-qualified, as the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is higher than in most similar areas.

Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country. The typical weekly household income is just $892, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 46.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national rate, and 10.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 27% of people giving their time—far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people providing unpaid care and doing housework.

First Nations residents are typically older than the state average, with a typical age of 39. Their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure for this group.

The island has many single-person households, with 38.5% of people living alone. This is far above the national figure, and homes are generally smaller, with just 1.9 people per dwelling.

Home ownership is very high, as 52.7% of homes are owned outright. Almost every home is a separate house, though they tend to have fewer bedrooms than the state average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 13.6% of homes have no motor vehicle. Working from home is more common here than in the rest of Queensland.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, far below the national average.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is a little above the national figure.

While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.