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Old Cooranga
239 km²
A high proportion of children and First Nations people distinguishes Old Cooranga, a sparsely populated area with only 29 residents. This is a community of contrasts, where the typical resident is 47, yet children under 15 make up over a quarter of the population. Most people are born in Australia and speak only English, living in an area where typical incomes are well below the national figure. The community is strongly focused on family and home life, with many residents providing unpaid childcare.
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First Nations people make up 13.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. While the typical resident is 47—far older than the national average of 38—there is a very high proportion of children under 15 at 27.6%.
The area is entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, German, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 41.4% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the Queensland figure. Other residents primarily identify as Christian.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 14.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical household incomes are much lower than most areas at $1,125 per week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Residents are in very good health compared to others, with only 13.8% having a long-term health condition—far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents report needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
The community is very active at home, with 44.4% of people caring for children unpaid and 29.6% doing significant housework, both of which are far above the national figures.
There are four First Nations people in the area. Their typical age is 15, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.
Homes here are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.
Rent is exceptionally low in this area, with the typical weekly rent of $106 being far below the national figure of $375.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.
The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 59.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the national figure of 61.1%.
This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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