Poona

The community is dominated by older adults, as 55.4% of residents are aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 2.3%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.8% were born overseas. English is the most common ancestry at 52.6%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the primary language for 90.1% of the community. Only 3.1% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 40.3% report having no religion, a figure that is about the same as the Queensland average.

The area has a lower level of formal qualifications than most, with only 7.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 24.2% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical incomes are among the lowest at this level, with the typical weekly household income being just $775. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health needs are high here; 49.5% of residents have a long-term health condition and 11.1% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above state and national figures.

Volunteering is common, with 20.4% of people pitching in, well above the national figure. There is also a strong presence of former Defence Force members at 8.1%.

There are 8 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 65 and a typical personal income of $424, both of which are much lower than the national figures.

Homes are typically small, with only 1.9 people per home. Most households consist of couples without children, making up 80.4% of families.

Housing is overwhelmingly detached houses, with 73.5% owned outright. This is far above the national figure of 31.0%, and rental rates are far below the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle and there are no public transport stops available.

The community has seen some movement, with 42.0% of people moving in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Working age residents are few, with only 20.2% working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 11.6%, which is well above the national average.

Poona is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While 88.9% of homes are near a park, there are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.