Coonarr

The community is significantly older than the state and national average, with 27.6% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 12.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots predominantly cite English, Scottish, or German ancestry. Only 12.1% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Around 49.8% of residents identify as Christian, while 40.1% report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the Queensland average.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 33.2% having completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.

Incomes in Coonarr are among the lowest for its level, with a typical weekly household income of $958, far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here; 38.9% of people have a long-term health condition, and 8.6% need help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than the national average.

Unpaid work is common, with 31.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to most areas, likely due to the older age of the population.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 5.4% of the population. This group is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 46 years.

Couples without children make up the majority of households at 51.1%. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

Housing is overwhelmingly dominated by separate houses, with 51% owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31%, and renting is very rare at only 7.8%.

The area is car-dependent, as 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. Very few people work from home, with only 3.8% doing so.

The population is very stable, with only 24.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Only 50.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average. Common industries for those employed include health care, social assistance, and hospitality.

Coonarr is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.