Oonoonba

The area is much younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 31 and far fewer seniors. This young profile is reflected in the high 22.6% of residents in de facto relationships, a figure well above the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces are far fewer than in the state or national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each making up around 38% of the population.

While 8.1% of people use a language other than English at home, this is well below the state and national figures. Very few people speak little or no English, at just 0.6%.

The community is more likely to have no religion than the state or national averages, with 46.3% of residents reporting no religious affiliation. Christianity is the next most common at 42.8%.

Year 12 completion is higher than in most similar areas and slightly above the state figure. This is consistent with a workforce where 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical personal weekly income is $931, which is a little above the national figure. However, high-income households are less common here, as those earning $3,000 or more a week are far below the national average.

Mental health conditions are reported by 10.3% of residents, which is higher than in most similar areas. Other long-term health figures, such as those needing help with daily activities, are about the same as the national average.

A striking 13.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure far above the national average. In contrast, volunteering and unpaid housework rates are much lower than most other areas.

First Nations people make up 9.3% of the population, well above the national figure. While unemployment is slightly higher than average, Year 12 completion among this group is far above the national rate.

The area has a high number of one-parent families and people living alone, with 37.8% of households consisting of just one person. This contributes to smaller households, with an average of 2.1 people per home.

Renting is very common here, with 51% of households renting, far above the national average. Consequently, home ownership is among the lowest for its level, and there are fewer large three-bedroom homes than usual.

Most people rely on cars to get to work, and only 4% work from home, which is far below the national figure. While public transport stops are available, very few people actually use them for commuting.

This is a highly mobile community, with 53.9% of people moving in the last five years, well above the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common than in most similar areas.

The area has a strong workforce, with 71.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in public administration, safety, and health care.

Oonoonba is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score well below the state average. While almost everyone can walk to a park, almost no one can walk to groceries or health services within 15 minutes.