Coolbie

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 29.1% of people aged 65 and over. This is consistent with a very small population of children, who make up only 8.2% of the area.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national average. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.

Over half of the residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 27.3%, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 21.4% of residents completing Year 12. Only 5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average.

Typical household incomes are lower than most areas, with a weekly figure of $1,375. Personal incomes are also well below the national average, and only 3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

While long-term health conditions are slightly lower than the national average, 7.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This is likely linked to the older age of the population.

A higher than average 33% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. There is also a strong history of military service, with 6.7% of residents having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 6.4% of the population, which is well above the national average. The typical age of First Nations residents is 12, far younger than the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be smaller, with only 2.1 people per household. Many residents live alone, and more than half of the families are couples without children.

The area is dominated by detached houses, and renting is very rare at only 7%. Typical weekly rent is just $100, which is far below the national figure.

Every home in Coolbie has at least one motor vehicle, and 84.4% of working residents drive to work. There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area.

The population is very stable, with only 22.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Only 45% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most areas. Those who are employed work mainly in agriculture, construction, and retail.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.