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Cooloola

1,142 km²

Cooloola is characterised by modest household incomes and a notably older population.

It's also marked by a below-average share of degree-holders and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Cooloola, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,568▲ +14.8%since 2011Median age62 yrs▲ +17.0%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.0%People aged 65 and over43.7%Children under 159.2%People in a de facto relationship10.9%▲ +15.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4500500

Age structure

In Cooloola, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 44%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (30%) and Young adults (25–44) (11%).

Seniors (65+)43.7%
Older adults (45–64)30.3%
Young adults (25–44)11.5%
Children (0–14)9.2%
Youth (15–24)5.4%

Marital status

In Cooloola, the largest group is Married at 52%, followed by Never married (21%) and Divorced (16%).

  • Married52%
  • Never married21%
  • Divorced16%
  • Widowed7%
  • Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Cooloola, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia75.4%
England5.5%
New Zealand2.8%
South Africa0.7%
Philippines0.5%
Italy0.3%
Vietnam0.1%
China0.1%

Ancestry

In Cooloola, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (32%) and Irish (10%).

English44.5%
Australian36.8%
Irish12.1%
Scottish11.5%
German7.5%
Dutch1.5%
Italian1.4%
Filipino0.8%
Chinese0.2%
Greek0.2%

Language

People using another language at home2.0%

Language used at home

In Cooloola, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only89.5%
Italian0.3%
Mandarin0.1%
Tagalog0.1%
Vietnamese0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.8%

Religious affiliation

In Cooloola, the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (45%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity53%
  • No religion45%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions0%
  • Islam0%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1229.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher7.9%

Highest year of school

In Cooloola, the largest group is Year 10 at 40%, followed by Year 12 (33%) and Year 9 or below (17%).

Year 1036.0%
Year 1229.8%
Year 9 or below15.7%
Year 118.4%

Highest qualification level

In Cooloola, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (19%) and Bachelor degree (15%).

Certificate III / IV40.4%
Advanced diploma / diploma13.6%
Bachelor degree10.9%
Certificate I / II3.1%
Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%
Postgraduate degree1.9%

Field of qualification

In Cooloola, the largest group is Engineering & related at 24%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Architecture & building (11%).

Engineering & related18.3%
Management & commerce12.0%
Architecture & building8.2%
Health7.9%
Education7.8%
Society & culture7.7%
Food, hospitality & personal services7.4%
Agriculture & environment2.3%
Creative arts1.7%
Natural & physical sciences1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$461▲ +26.3%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$790▲ +21.0%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$968▲ +27.7%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week3.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week4.3%

Household income distribution

In Cooloola, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 45%, followed by Under $650 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (16%).

$650–$1,49941.5%
Under $65031.4%
$1,500–$2,99914.3%
$3,000–$3,9992.2%
$4,000 or more2.0%

Personal income distribution

In Cooloola, the largest group is Under $650 at 68%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $1,500–$2,999 (6%).

Under $65061.1%
$650–$1,49922.0%
$1,500–$2,9995.6%
$3,000 or more1.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition43.1%People with a mental health condition11.8%People needing help with daily activities11.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Cooloola, the largest group is None at 52%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (13%).

None46.0%
One condition23.5%
Two conditions11.5%
Three or more8.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Cooloola, the largest group is Arthritis at 24%, followed by Mental health (14%) and Other condition (13%).

Arthritis20.5%
Mental health11.8%
Other condition11.4%
Heart disease9.1%
Asthma8.5%
Diabetes7.9%
Cancer6.7%
Lung condition6.4%
Stroke2.1%
Dementia0.9%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.2%People providing unpaid care14.6%People caring for children unpaid11.8%People who served in the Defence Force6.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework28.1%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -9.1%since 2011One-parent families12.2%People living alone33.1%▲ +13.3%since 2011

Family composition

In Cooloola, the largest group is Couples without children at 60%, followed by Couples with children (27%) and One-parent families (12%).

  • Couples without children60%
  • Couples with children27%
  • One-parent families12%
  • Other families1%

Household size

In Cooloola, the largest group is 2 people at 51%, followed by 1 person (33%) and 3 people (8%).

2 people50.7%
1 person33.1%
3 people7.9%
4 people4.5%
5 people2.3%
6 or more1.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$280▲ +27.3%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▼ -7.1%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting21.7%Homes owned outright54.6%Separate (detached) houses83.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms72.3%▼ -2.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Cooloola, the largest group is Owned outright at 56%, followed by Rented (22%) and Owned with a mortgage (19%).

  • Owned outright56%
  • Rented22%
  • Owned with a mortgage19%
  • Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Cooloola, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (5%) and Other dwelling (5%).

  • Separate house85%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached5%
  • Other dwelling5%
  • Flat or apartment4%

Bedrooms per home

In Cooloola, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 4 bedrooms (22%) and 2 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms47.9%
4 bedrooms21.7%
2 bedrooms17.1%
1 bedroom6.3%
5 or more2.7%
Studio / none1.9%

Weekly rent distribution

In Cooloola, the largest group is $200–$349 at 66%, followed by $350–$549 (20%) and Under $200 (14%).

$200–$34962.5%
$350–$54919.4%
Under $20013.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Cooloola, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (35%) and $1,800–$2,999 (17%).

$1,000–$1,79940.3%
Under $1,00032.9%
$1,800–$2,99915.7%
$3,000 or more4.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.4%▼ -29.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Cooloola, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 43%, followed by 2 vehicles (37%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

1 vehicle43.2%
2 vehicles37.2%
3 vehicles11.2%
No vehicle4.4%
4 or more4.1%

How people get to work

In Cooloola, the largest group is Car (driver) at 71%, followed by Worked at home (15%) and Walked (7%).

Car (driver)55.4%
Worked at home11.5%
Walked5.3%
Car (passenger)4.6%
Bus0.8%
Bicycle0.7%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.4%Recent arrivals from overseas2.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.1%Labour-force participation31.1%Employed full-time43.9%

Industries people work in

In Cooloola, the largest group is Accommodation & food at 16%, followed by Retail trade (14%) and Health care & social assistance (10%).

Accommodation & food15.0%
Retail trade13.5%
Health care & social assistance9.3%
Construction8.6%
Education & training5.9%
Administrative & support5.2%
Manufacturing5.1%
Public administration & safety4.9%
Transport & warehousing4.8%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing4.8%

Occupations people work in

In Cooloola, the largest group is Labourers at 17%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Community & personal service (13%).

Labourers16.8%
Technicians & trades14.3%
Community & personal service12.6%
Managers12.0%
Sales workers12.0%
Professionals11.7%
Clerical & administrative9.8%
Machinery operators & drivers7.4%

Areas within Cooloola

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