Oombabeer

Oombabeer is very young, with 42.2% of residents being children under 15, a figure far above the national average. This helps explain why the typical age of 34 is noticeably younger than the Queensland average of 38.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 93.3% of residents born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births.

English is the only language spoken at home in Oombabeer, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas; 64.4% of residents identify as Christian, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 22.5% of the population, which is about the same as the state average. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.

Typical incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,125, well above the national figure of $805. Despite this, no one in the community earns $3,000 or more per week.

The community has a lower rate of long-term health conditions than most areas, and no one reported a mental health condition. Around 6.7% of people need help with daily activities.

Caring for children is a common activity, with 32.5% of people providing unpaid child care, well above the national average. Conversely, volunteering rates are among the lowest for its level.

First Nations people make up 6.7% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is exceptionally young, with a typical age of just 12 years.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home, and no one in the community lives alone. Couples with children make up 73.5% of households.

Housing is entirely made up of separate houses, 55% of which are owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no renters in the community.

Working from home is very common, with 55.9% of the workforce doing so, far above the national average of 21%. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 44.2% of residents having moved in the last five years, well above the national figure.

The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where 73.5% of workers are employed. There is no unemployment in the area.

Oombabeer is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.