Kureelpa

The area is far older than the state and national averages, with 23.6% of people aged 65 and over. Around 16.6% of the population are children under 15, while those in de facto relationships are well below the national figure.

About 15.4% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas, though this is still far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most people claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the primary language for 91.2% of the community. Only 3.6% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average.

Religious affiliation is split, with 49.3% of people identifying as Christian and 39.8% reporting no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.

The community is well-qualified, with 22.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Over half of residents completed Year 12, and there are more schools per 1,000 children than in most similar areas.

Typical household income is $1,784 per week, which is about the same as the national figure. About 21.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate that is higher than most similar areas.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.7% of people. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition at 10.8%.

Kureelpa is a highly active community where 21.8% of people volunteer, well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and care are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

First Nations residents are noticeably older than the national average with a typical age of 29. This group also earns far more than the state and national figures, with a typical personal income of $1,062.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home, while only 12.5% of people live alone—a figure far below the national average. Most households are couples with or without children.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 97.3% of homes being detached. Renting is very uncommon at 9.7%, while 45% of homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and only 0.9% of residents commute using public transport.

About 33.7% of people moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas. However, recent arrivals from overseas are far below the national average at 2.0%.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most similar areas. Those who are employed are often in health care, social assistance, or construction.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.2. There are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.