Coolabunia

The community is noticeably older than the state and national average, though it has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most similar areas. First Nations people make up 5.8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born residents than the state or national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and German.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

Religion plays a more central role here than in other areas, with 72.3% identifying as Christian and far fewer people reporting no religion compared to the state average.

The area has far fewer adults with a bachelor's degree than the national average. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV, and about 48.5% completed Year 12, which is well below the state figure.

Typical personal and household incomes are much lower than the national average. However, a higher than usual share of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, though the rate of mental health conditions is a little below the state and national figures.

Residents are more likely to volunteer and provide unpaid care than people in other areas. A higher than average number of people also do significant unpaid housework and have served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people in the area have a typical personal income of $366, which is well below the national figure of $540. The typical age for this group is 22, slightly younger than the national average.

The area is mostly made up of couples with or without children, and there are far fewer one-parent families than in most other areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and a far higher share of residents own their home outright compared to the state average. Most homes are large, with 87% having three or more bedrooms.

Public transport is non-existent here, and no one uses it to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and most have two or more.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state and national figures.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries include agriculture, forestry, fishing, and education.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average and no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.