Coulson

The community is far older than the state and national average, with 23.2% of residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up just 13.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage mostly claim English, Australian, or German ancestry. Only 7.7% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 87.5% of people using it only. Very few people use another language at home, at just 1.8%, which is far below the national average.

Christianity is common here, accounting for 57.1% of the population. The proportion of people with no religion is 25.6%, which is far below the figures for Queensland and Australia.

About 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and 42.8% completed Year 12.

The typical household earns $1,645 a week, which is about the same as the state average. However, very few people earn high incomes, with only 2.7% making $2,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.3% of people. Despite this, no one in the community reports needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very high at 25.0%, far above the national figure. Residents also spend a lot of time on unpaid housework, with 33.8% doing more than 15 hours a week.

First Nations people make up a tiny part of the population, with only one household recorded. This household has a very low weekly income of $75.

Families are the norm here, with 67.2% of households consisting of couples with children. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Every single home in Coulson is a separate house, and all of them have three or more bedrooms. A high 47.3% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. While 11.5% of homes have no vehicle, most residents drive to work, and 11.4% work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 19.9% of people moving house in the last five years. This is far below the 40.7% seen across Australia.

Full-time employment is higher than most areas at 62.0%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many residents work in health, education, or agriculture.

Coulson is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.