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Cooranga
360 km²
Family life is a central feature of Cooranga, where children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population. This is a noticeably older community overall, with a typical resident aged 43 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. The area is small and overwhelmingly Australian-born, with a strong emphasis on home ownership. It is a place where large households are common and a high proportion of residents are active in their community.
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The population is older than the national figure, with 24.4% of people aged 65 and over. There are many children here, making the area's youth population well above that of Queensland and Australia.
Born overseas are only 2.5% of residents, which is far below the national figure. Most people identify as Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish.
English is the only language used at home by 88.2% of the community, and no one reports speaking little or no English, which is well below the national figure.
Religion is more common here than in similar areas, as those with no religion make up only 24.4% of the population, far below the figure for Queensland.
Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 41.4% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often in engineering, health, or agriculture.
Typical household income is about the same as the national figure at $1,781 a week, though no households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of Australia, though only 2.5% of people need help with daily activities.
This is a highly active community where 35.1% of people volunteer, a figure far above the national average. Service in the Defence Force is also well above the state and national figures.
First Nations people are not represented in the general population count, though the typical person in this group is far older than the national figure at 65 years.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, and 68.5% of households are couples with children.
Every home in Cooranga is a separate house, and 92.3% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is nonexistent here, and 41% of homes are owned outright.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with no public transport stops available. However, 32.3% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure.
About 32.1% of people have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 71% of people working full-time. Over half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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