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Coomoo
524 km²
A very small population of just 24 people defines Coomoo, making it a sparsely populated area. It is a community of extremes, where a high proportion of children and a strong First Nations presence contrast with a typical resident age of 48, which is far older than the national figure. This quiet Queensland locality is almost entirely composed of families with children living in larger-than-usual homes, creating a distinct demographic mix within a remote setting.
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The area has a very high proportion of children under 15 at 29.2%, far above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical age of 48 is higher than most areas, as the population is split between many children and a smaller group of older adults.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures.
English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.
Religious affiliation is very high here, with 95.8% identifying as Christian and the proportion of people with no religion far below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 13.0% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical family weekly income is $2,250, which is a little above the national figure. However, personal weekly incomes are a little below the national figure at $700.
Mental health conditions are reported by 12.5% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, no one in the community needs help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here at 26.1%, far above the national figure. However, the rate of people providing unpaid care is among the lowest at 0.0%.
First Nations residents earn a typical personal income of $725, which is well above the national figure of $540.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, a figure a little above the national average.
The typical weekly rent is $240, which is well below the national figure of $375.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on other means of travel.
The community is very stable, with only 18.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.
Working or looking for work is very common here, with 69.6% of adults doing so, which is well above the national figure.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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