Coppabella

The community is much younger than most areas, with 51.2% of residents being young adults aged 25 to 44. Children under 15 and seniors over 65 are both far below the national figure, making up only 2.0% and 1.2% of the population respectively.

People born overseas make up 7.2% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian and English, followed by Irish and Scottish.

English is the primary language, and while 5.7% of residents use another language at home, this is still well below the Queensland average. No one in the community speaks little or no English.

Religious affiliation is uncommon here, as the proportion of people with no religion is among the lowest at this level and far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are among the lowest at this level, with only 17.6% of residents having completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%. Only 4.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are very high, with a typical weekly household earning $3,083, far above the national figure of $1,746. About 37% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the highest for similar areas.

Residents report very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 6.6% of people, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities are also much lower than most areas.

Participation in unpaid work is among the lowest at this level, with only 3.1% of people volunteering. Rates of unpaid childcare and housework are also far below the state and national figures.

First Nations residents earn much more than the national average, with a typical personal income of $1,437. About 16% of this group speaks a First Nations language, which is well above the national figure.

Living arrangements are varied, with 32.6% of people living alone, which is much higher than most areas. However, couples with children still make up the largest group at 52.9%.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 87% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is very common at 69.6%, though weekly rents are far below the national figure at just $60.

Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 43.4% of people drive to work. Despite a lack of public transport stops, 5.8% of residents commute using public transport.

The population is quite stable, with only 18.1% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are among the highest at this level at 48.8%.

Full-time employment is very high at 85.5%, far above the national figure of 58.9%. Mining and transport are the primary industries, and machinery operators are the most common occupation.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.0. While many homes are near a park, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services.