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Cooroo Lands
6 km²
A very small population of just 12 people defines Cooroo Lands. This sparsely populated area is remarkably young, with a typical resident aged only 16. Life here is concentrated in large households, and the community is completely car-dependent due to a total lack of local services and steep terrain. It sits as a quiet, residential pocket within the Cassowary Coast region.
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The area is far younger than the rest of the country; the typical resident is 16, which is 22 years younger than the national figure. Only 12 people live here, making it smaller than about 90% of similar areas.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Other religions at 58%, ahead of Christianity (25%).
There are no schools within 3 km, a situation that is more common than in about 59% of similar areas.
Earnings are much lower than in most areas. The typical household earns $1,125 a week, which is well below the Queensland figure of $1,675 and the national figure of $1,746.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is the case for about 60% of similar areas.
Homes in this area are large, with 3.7 people per home. This is well above the national and state figure of 2.5.
Crowding is higher than usual, with 1.2 people per bedroom compared to 0.8 across the country. The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,517, which is a little below the national figure of $1,863.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, and weekly departures are far below the state figure.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no amenities, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is much steeper than the state average.
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