Coochin Creek

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than both Queensland and Australia. Seniors make up 27.6% of the population, which is far above the national figure, while children under 15 are much less common than in most areas.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.6%), and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the state or national averages. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

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

More than half the population (55.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical personal weekly income is $822, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical family income of $1,562 is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.6% of residents. Notably, no one in the community reported needing help with daily activities.

Providing unpaid care is very common, with 20% of people doing so—among the highest rates for similar areas. Additionally, a higher proportion of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to the state.

First Nations people make up 5.3% of the population, which is a little above the national average. Personal income for this group is far above the national figure, though household income is well below.

Families with children are common, making up 61.1% of households. Conversely, there are no one-parent families and very few people living alone compared to most areas.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 74.1% have three or more bedrooms. While 22.2% are owned outright, typical weekly rent is a little above the state figure at $395.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with 100% of homes owning at least one vehicle and no residents using public transport to commute. Work-from-home rates are far below the national average.

About 34.7% of residents moved in the last five years, which is a higher rate than most similar areas, though well below the state average.

Full-time employment is very high at 71.9%, far above the national figure. The local workforce is mainly employed in construction, health care, and transport, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Cochin Creek is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or health service.