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Cordalba
1 km²
Tucked away in the Bundaberg region, Cordalba (L) is a small, rural community of 358 people where life revolves around detached houses and car travel. It is a notably older area, with a typical resident aged 53 and a large proportion of seniors. This demographic shift is seen in the housing, where nearly half of the homes are owned outright and incomes are much lower than the national figure. The community is mostly Australian-born and English-speaking, maintaining a quiet, residential character.
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The population is far older than the state and national averages, with 32.1% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.5% of the community, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia (73.7%), and those with overseas roots are far fewer than in the rest of the state. English, Scottish, and German are the most common ancestries after Australian.
English is the dominant language here, with only 1.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Religious views are split evenly, with 41.1% of residents identifying as Christian and 41.1% reporting no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 13 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas. Only 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and just 28.3% have completed Year 12.
Incomes are far below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $935. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the lowest for income.
Health challenges are more common here than elsewhere, with 10.1% of people needing help with daily activities. Mental health conditions are also reported at a rate well above the national average.
A higher than usual 29.1% of residents spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework. There is also a notable presence of former Defence Force members, at 6.3%.
Small households are common, with 2.2 people per home. However, one-parent families make up 19.9% of the community, which is well above the state average.
Housing is almost exclusively made up of separate houses (98.6%). Nearly half (49.3%) are owned outright, and typical monthly mortgage payments of $889 are far below the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of residents commute via public transport and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, with 36.4% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (38.6%) compared to the state average. While unemployment is low at 2.5%, full-time employment is also much lower than most areas.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.8. While most homes are near a school or park, there is no public transport or health service within a 15-minute walk.