19.9% ▼ -23.6%
Higher than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 26.1%
- 2016: 27.8%
- 2021: 19.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who did voluntary work for an organisation or group.
Cowra Surrounds · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Community Participation in Cowra Surrounds
How people contribute — volunteering, unpaid care and domestic work, and defence service.
Nearly one in five people volunteer in Cowra Surrounds, which is a much higher rate than most other areas. While this community spirit remains well above the national figure, the number of volunteers has fallen since 2011. Local participation in unpaid care and service also stands out compared to the rest of the state.
Participation
Volunteering for organisations and groups.
About 19.9% of people volunteer here, a figure well above both the New South Wales and Australian averages. However, this is down from 26.1% in 2011.
Unpaid care & work
Caring for others and unpaid domestic work.
A little more than 12.9% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than most areas. While the rate of those doing unpaid childcare is well below the national figure, 24.7% of people do 15 or more hours of housework weekly, which is well above the state average.
12.9% ▼ -0.4%
Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 12.9%
- 2016: 13.3%
- 2021: 12.9%
Share of people aged 15+ who provided unpaid assistance to someone with a disability or due to old age.
21.2% ▼ -16.0%
Lower than 82% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 25.2%
- 2016: 23.6%
- 2021: 21.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who provided unpaid child care.
24.7% ▼ -17.3%
Higher than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 29.9%
- 2016: 26.6%
- 2021: 24.7%
Share of people aged 15+ who did 15 hours or more of unpaid domestic work in the week before the Census.
Defence service
People who served in the Australian Defence Force.
People who served in the Defence Force make up 3.2% of the population. This is higher than most similar areas and sits about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia.
3.2%
Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people aged 15+ who have ever served in the Australian Defence Force (currently or previously).
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Community Participation in Cowra Surrounds [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/103021064/cowra-surrounds/topic/community