Coolabine

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 53. It has a higher proportion of seniors (22.4%) and far fewer children under 15 (13.2%) than most areas.

While 76.3% of residents were born in Australia, 18.4% were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common overseas birthplace at 13.2%.

English is the dominant language here, with 86.8% of people using it only. Those using another language at home make up 3.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents (52.6%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average of 38.9%.

About 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. Nearly half of residents (49.2%) completed Year 12, though this is still well below the Queensland figure.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical household earning $1,083 a week. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.5% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 10.5% of residents need help with daily activities.

The area has a high rate of volunteering at 23.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care (15.4%) or spend significant time on unpaid housework, which is far above the state average.

There are 4 First Nations people in the community. The typical First Nations resident is far older than the national average at 60 years old.

Living arrangements are varied, with 38.9% of people living alone and 18.2% in one-parent families. Homes are generally small, with only 2.1 people per household.

Every home in Coolabine is a separate house. While 38.9% are owned outright, another 38.9% are rented, which is well above the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 27.3% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The community has seen some movement, with 40.3% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

Full-time employment is far below the national average at 42.4%. The local workforce is mainly employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as health care and construction.

There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. With a steep average terrain slope of 15.9%, the area is completely car-dependent.