Koorawatha

The population is far older than the state or national average, and the number of seniors has risen to 33.3%. There is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 7.0%, which has risen 5.6 points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up 12.8%, a figure that has fallen since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, each accounting for 40.3% of the population.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.9% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and the proportion of people using other languages has fallen over the last decade.

Christianity is the most common faith at 56.0%. About 30.4% of people report no religion, which is a little below the state average, though this figure has risen since 2011.

Educational attainment is among the lowest in the region, with only 19.7% of people completing Year 12. Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher make up just 2.9%, a figure that has fallen since 2011.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level; the typical household earns $715 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are prevalent here, as 51.6% of people have a long-term health condition. Mental health (22.3%) and arthritis (20.9%) are the most common, and 10.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is common, with 16.0% of people providing support, which is well above the national average. However, the number of volunteers has fallen sharply by 20 points since 2011.

Living arrangements are quite varied, with a high 42.4% of people living alone. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, making up 23.5% of households.

Housing is mostly detached, with 97.0% of homes being separate houses. The area has a high rate of outright home ownership at 54.5%, and the typical weekly rent of $210 is far below the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 82.2% of workers driving to work and 0.0% using public transport. Only 4.1% of people work from home, which is far below the state average.

The population is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Joblessness is a major issue, with an unemployment rate of 14.5% that is well above the national figure. Only 34.0% of adults are working or looking for work, a trend that has fallen since 2011.

While nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.