Coochin

The area is notably older than the rest of Australia, with seniors making up 22.6% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the state and national figures at just 14.8%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.4%, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 48.7%, while 33.9% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 23.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that is a little above the state average. Common fields of study include engineering, management, and architecture.

Typical household incomes are a little above the Queensland figure at $1,875 per week. However, the proportion of people earning $2,000 or more weekly is well below the national average.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most similar areas, at 7.0%. Long-term health conditions are reported by 27.8% of residents, which is about the same as the national figure.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 21.0% of people providing unpaid care and 38.0% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. There is also a high rate of former Defence Force members at 6.9%.

First Nations people make up 2.6% of the population. Those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are far younger than the state and national averages, with a typical age of just 9.

Couples without children are the most common household type at 47.6%. People living alone are much less common here than in most other areas, at 16.7%.

Home ownership is very high, with 52.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is much more common here than in the rest of the state, at 26.3%.

About 34.6% of the population moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 71.9%, far above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or public administration.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.