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Kholo

39 km²

Much higher household incomes set Kholo apart from the national average, marking it as a relatively affluent area. It is a mature community where the typical resident is 46, far older than the state and national figure of 38. The area is dominated by large, detached houses and a high proportion of homeowners. With very few public transport options and a high number of professional residents, it is a car-dependent suburb with a stable, long-term population.

Household incomes here are high, yet Kholo's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The community is older than most, with 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 15.2% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian ancestries are the most common. While 16.3% were born overseas, this is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 94.4% of people using it only. Only 1.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Half of the population report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 43.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the Queensland average of 21.9%, and 60.3% of residents have completed Year 12.

Incomes are high, with 30.1% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, well above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical weekly family income of $2,343 is also higher than the national average.

Only 2.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%. About 29.9% of people have a long-term health condition.

Volunteer rates are high at 19.8%, well above the national figure of 14.1%. A higher than average 26.8% of people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, and the small First Nations population is far younger than the national average.

Families are the norm, with 59.1% being couples with children. Very few people live alone (15.8%), which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

Housing is dominated by large detached homes, with 94% having three or more bedrooms. A far above average 51.1% of homes are owned outright, while only 9.8% are rented.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0% of people commuting via transit. However, 24.2% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The population is very stable, as only 20.9% of people moved in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas. Professionals and managers make up the largest groups, with many working in education, construction, and health.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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