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Coochiemudlo Island
2 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Coochiemudlo Island, where the typical resident is 62. This quiet community of 850 people has seen a significant shift since 2011, with the number of seniors aged 65 and over rising by 28 percentage points. The area is largely residential and detached, with a high proportion of people living alone or in couples without children. This creates a distinct character where many residents are retired and a significant number are owners of their own homes.
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The island is much older than most areas, with 40.7% of people aged 65 and over, a figure far above the national average. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 7.8%, which is far below the Queensland figure of 18.7%.
People born overseas make up 24.5% of the population, which is among the highest for similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 47.1%, followed by Australian at 31.8%.
English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
About 42.9% of residents have no religion, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.1%.
The community is well-qualified, with 19.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
Typical incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly household income is $892, far below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are very common, with 46.1% of people reporting one, far above the national average of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as 10.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very high at 27.0%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, with 18.3% doing so, which is well above the state average.
The area has a high number of people living alone (38.5%) and couples without children (58.2%), leading to a low typical household size of 1.9 people.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 98.8% of dwellings. A majority of these are owned outright at 52.7%, which is far above the national average of 31.0%.
Working from home is common here, with 21.8% of the workforce doing so. However, 13.6% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.
The population is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are few, at just 1.4%.
Only 39.0% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. This lower employment rate is consistent with the large proportion of seniors in the community.
While every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is mostly car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.