Cooroy Mountain

Residents are far older than the state and national averages, with 17.6% aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 22.3% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the sole language used at home for 93.2% of residents, and no one in the area speaks little or no English, which is far below the national average.

More than half of the community (52.7%) reports having no religion, a figure far above both the Queensland and national averages.

The area is highly qualified, with 63.6% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national figure of 58.8%. About a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Weekly household incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with a typical amount of $2,111. This wealth is reflected in the 26.8% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.

The community is in remarkably good health, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities and a much lower rate of long-term health conditions than the state average.

A high proportion of residents (36.4%) spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, a figure far above the national average.

First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $1,574, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. People living alone are much less common here than in the rest of the state.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, with 98.2% having three or more bedrooms. Half of all homes are owned outright, though those with mortgages pay a typical monthly amount of $2,254, which is well above the state average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is consistent with the fact that every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.

The population is quite mobile, with 44.1% of residents moving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.

While full-time employment is higher than average, only 52.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure of 61.1%. Many residents work from home, accounting for 25.7% of the workforce.

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