Kooringal

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 41.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Conversely, there are no children under 15 living here, which is far below the national average of 18.2%.

People born overseas make up 14% of the community, which is higher than in most similar areas but still well below the Queensland figure of 22.7%. English and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or struggle with English. This is far below the national average for language diversity.

About 41.9% of residents report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland average. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 46.5%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Roughly 46.2% of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,124, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high here, with 9.3% of people needing help with daily activities and 14% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are well above the national average.

Volunteering is common, with 23.3% of people helping out, well above the state average. There is also a high number of former Defence Force members compared to other areas.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only zero people recorded in this area.

Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. Over half of the households are couples without children.

Monthly home loan payments typically reach $1,920, which is a little above the Queensland average of $1,733.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, though 45.5% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21%. There are no public transport stops in the immediate area.

The community is very stable, with only 16.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Many fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Those employed often work in construction, real estate, or as managers.

Kooringal is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.9, far below the state average of 5.0. Residents have no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.