Corowa

The community is far older than the national figure, with 31.5% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown since 2011, while the proportion of children under 15 has fallen to 14.6%, which is well below the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.8%, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and very few residents speak little or no English.

Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.9%, a figure that has risen by 20 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 9.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The rate of Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 32.5%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with a typical weekly household earning $1,130. Only 8.4% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.2% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common than in most areas, with 17.8% of people pitching in. There is also a higher than usual number of former Defence Force members at 4.1%.

First Nations people make up 2.4% of the population. While their median personal income is well above the national figure, the Year 12 completion rate is much lower than in most similar areas.

Homes tend to be smaller, with 2.1 people per dwelling. A high number of people live alone—35.9%—which is far above the national figure.

Home ownership is very strong, with 46.2% of homes owned outright. Rents are far below the state average, with a typical weekly rent of $230.

The town is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Public transport access is very limited, and the walk to the nearest stop is much longer than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, with 34% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.

Manufacturing is the largest employer, and 51.3% of adults are either working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

The area ranks low for overall advantage, with a score of 906. It also has a very low score for education and job skills compared to other areas.

The area is generally drier than the state average, with annual rainfall of 605mm. Minimum temperatures are also much lower than in most other areas.

While 93.7% of homes are within a short walk of a park, overall walkability is lower than the state average. This is partly because only 45% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.