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Cooroy
6 km²
Daily life in Cooroy is defined by a very walkable layout where most residents live within a short stroll of parks, shops and health services. This growing community has seen its population jump by 39% since 2011 and is notably older than the national average, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. It is a place where many people have moved from elsewhere in the last five years, creating a settled yet shifting population in a scenic Queensland setting.
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The population is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical resident aged 47 and 27.6% being seniors. Children under 15 make up 16.3% of the community, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
About 16.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still well below the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries here.
English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community. While 4.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is far below the national figure.
Nearly half of residents (49.7%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 25 points since 2011.
The community has seen a rise in qualifications since 2011, with 13.2% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. Those who completed Year 12 make up 47.7% of the population.
Typical weekly household income is $1,324, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week rose from 1% in 2011 to 10.8% in 2021.
A little more than 7.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. Long-term health conditions, particularly arthritis and mental health, are also more common than the national average.
About 13.7% of residents provide unpaid care. While 13.8% of the population volunteers, this is lower than in most similar areas and has fallen since 2011.
Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.4 people per home. One-parent families make up 17.8% of households, which is well above the national figure.
Separate houses are very common here, and 80.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is less common than in the state, but typical weekly rent is a little above the national figure at $450.
Most people use a car to get to work, and very few (0.6%) use public transport. Working from home has become more common, rising to 11.2% since 2011.
The area is quite mobile, as 47% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 3.4% of the population.
Full-time employment is much lower than in most areas at 47.6%. The local workforce is concentrated in health care, retail, and construction.
Cooroy is very walkable, with a score of 6.6. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, and the vast majority are close to schools, groceries and public transport.