Coolana

The area is older than most, with 21.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 14.9% of the population, a rate well below that of Queensland and Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the 9.7% born overseas is far below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.7% of people using another language at home, which is far below the national figure. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 57.1% of residents. Those with no religion make up 36.6% of the community, which is a little below the national average.

Year 12 completion is far below the national figure at 45.8%. Around 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is also far below the Australian average.

Typical weekly family income is $1,649, which is well below the national figure. Only 11.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate lower than most other areas.

Around 27.4% of people have a long-term health condition, while 6.3% need help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are less common here than in most other areas.

Unpaid child care is very common, with 31.3% of people caring for children, well above the national average. Additionally, 5.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than in most areas.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,124, which is far above the national figure. This group is also much younger than average, with a typical age of 17.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 58.6% of households are couples with children.

Every home in Coolana is a separate house, and 81.7% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare here, at just 13.3%, far below the national average.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. This is reflected in the fact that every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 28% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national figure at 61.7%. Common industries include construction, education, and manufacturing.

Coolana is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.