Coal Point

The population is far older than the state and national figures, with 27.7% of residents aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.6%, which is well below the national average.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.3%), though the proportion of people born overseas is higher than in most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the primary language for 93.9% of the community. Only 4.0% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 43.0% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above both the state and national averages. Christianity remains the most common affiliation at 51.3%.

The community is well qualified, with 31.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure. Most residents completed Year 12, consistent with the state average.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,148 a week. This is a little above the state figure, and 34.2% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

While people needing help with daily activities are a little below the national average, 33.2% of residents have a long-term health condition. This is well above the state and national figures.

Residents are more likely to provide unpaid care or do housework than those in most other areas. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is a little above the national average.

There are 40 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the national average and has a Year 12 completion rate that is far above the national figure.

Families with children are common, making up 53.7% of households. However, one-parent families and people living alone are both well below the national average.

The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, with 51.9% owned outright—far above the national figure. Homes are typically large, with 89.4% having three or more bedrooms.

Almost every home has a motor vehicle, and 50.7% of workers commute by car. While public transport stops are plentiful, only 0.5% of people actually use them to get to work.

Movement into the area is lower than the national average, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the national figure.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work here compared to the national figure. Many of those employed work in professional or managerial roles, with 29.3% working from home.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk. This is combined with a steep terrain slope that is well above the state average.