Coaldale

The area has a First Nations population of 8.2%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Residents are generally older than those in the rest of the state, though there are fewer seniors than usual.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry after Australian.

English is the only language spoken at home, meaning no one in the community uses another language or speaks little to no English.

Nearly half of the community (49.3%) has no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the only other significant religious affiliation at 32.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 25.8% of residents completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure, reaching $2,124 a week. However, only 7% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.5% having a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are especially prevalent at 16.4%, which is well above the national figure.

More people spend their time on unpaid housework and caring for children than in most areas. However, volunteering is much lower than the national average at 10.5%.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 14, far younger than the national figure of 24. Typical personal income for this group is among the lowest at $200 per week.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home. Most households are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing costs are much lower than in the rest of the state, with typical weekly rents of $250 and monthly loan payments of $1,289. Rooms are used intensively, with 0.9 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Very few people work from home (9.4%), which is far below the national average.

Residents are more likely to stay put, with only 28.2% moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 78.1%, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, with many residents working as managers or in administrative roles.

Coaldale is completely car-dependent, with no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.