Coondoo

The community is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 58 and 27.9% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up only 9.3%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with ancestral roots most commonly cite English, Australian, and Scottish heritage. Only 7.0% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home by 97.7% of residents. No one in the community speaks little or no English, a figure well below the national average.

About 44.2% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.2%, which is a little below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, with 54.8% having completed Year 12. About 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is about the same as the state average. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 51.2% of people, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is reflected in the fact that 7.0% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is a common activity, with 33.3% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it, far above the national figure. Conversely, only 7.1% of people provide unpaid care for children.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most of the population lives in couples, and homes are small, with a typical size of 2.0 people, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Every home here is a separate house, and 42.9% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. No one in the community rents their home.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle. The drive to the city takes about 143 minutes.

The community has seen some movement, with 40.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is about the same as the national figure.

Only 38.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.