Koah

The community is far older than the national figure, with nearly 20% of people aged 65 or over. There is a notable presence of First Nations people, who make up 6.2% of the population, which is well above the Australian average.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, and 18.5% of residents were born overseas. This overseas-born population is much higher than in similar areas, though it remains well below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 82.2% of the community. While 6.2% of people use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the national average.

A majority of residents (52.1%) report having no religion, which is far above the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

Educational attainment is lower than the national average, with only 13.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV, while only 41.7% finished Year 12.

Incomes are generally lower than the national figure, with the typical weekly personal income being $625. Only 11.9% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than most similar areas.

Residents appear healthier than those in other areas, with much lower rates of mental health conditions (5.3%) and long-term health conditions (23.1%) compared to the state and nation.

Unpaid work is common here, as 28.3% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly. This is well above the national figure, though those providing general unpaid care are much fewer than in most areas.

There are 42 First Nations people in the area, and 9.5% speak a First Nations language, which is much higher than in similar areas. The typical First Nations personal income is $391, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (49.8%) and the fact that very few people (16.0%) live alone.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.1%). Many residents own their homes outright (38.8%), and very few rent (10.0%), which is far below the state average.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and there are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 30.6% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also far fewer than in the rest of Australia.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work (56.8%) compared to the state. The most common industries for those employed are construction, public administration, and healthcare.

Koah is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.