Coorooman

The community is much older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 53. Children under 15 make up only 6.2% of the population, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

About 19.6% of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas, though it remains well below the national average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the state and national averages.

A majority of residents are Christian (55.7%), while those with no religion make up 35.1%, which is well below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state and national averages, and only 40% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical household and family incomes are a little above the state and national figures. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week is far below the national average.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas. Long-term health conditions, such as asthma and arthritis, are reported at a rate similar to the rest of the state.

The area has a strong spirit of service, with 20% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Additionally, people providing unpaid care are much more common here than in most similar areas.

The First Nations population is a little below the state average. Those identifying as First Nations are far older than the national typical age, and their typical personal income is well above the national figure.

Most households consist of couples, and the absence of one-parent families is much lower than in most areas. People living alone are also less common than in the rest of the state.

Every home here is a separate house, a rate far above the state and national averages. Renting is very rare, with only 9.1% of households renting, while 36.4% own their home outright.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 54.5% owning two and 21.2% owning four or more.

About 31% of residents moved to the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Common industries for the workforce include construction, retail trade, and mining.

With a walkability score of 0.1, the area is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.