# Coaldale

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Clarence Valley › 2460, NSW

Area: 94 km²

A far higher proportion of people report having no religion in Coaldale than in most other areas. This small community has a population of just 73 people and is notably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47. It is a place where family ties are strong, with many large households and a significant First Nations presence. Life here is very car-dependent, as there are no schools or shops within walking distance.

## Demographics & Identity

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 73 | — |
| Median age | 47 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 8.2% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 12.3% | — |
| Children under 15 | 15.1% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 0.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 41.1%, Young adults (25–44) 24.7%, Children (0–14) 15.1%, Seniors (65+) 12.3%, Youth (15–24) 6.8%

**Marital status** — Married 63.2%, Never married 31.6%, Separated 10.5%, Widowed 7.0%, Divorced 5.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 4.1% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 78.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 53.4%, English 38.4%, Irish 4.1%, Scottish 4.1%, German 4.1%

## Language

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

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 80.8%

## Religion

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 49.3% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 49.3%, Christianity 32.9%, Not stated 24.7%

## Education & Qualifications

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 25.8% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 12.3% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 30.6%, Year 12 25.8%, Year 9 or below 6.5%, Year 11 4.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 39.0%, Bachelor degree 17.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.2%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 14.6%, Engineering & related 12.2%, Society & culture 9.8%, Education 7.3%

## Income

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $828 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,124 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,062 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 7.0% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 41.2%, $4,000 or more 17.6%

**Personal income distribution** — $650–$1,499 43.9%, Under $650 42.1%, $1,500–$2,999 7.0%

## Health & Disability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 31.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 16.4% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.5% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 16.4%, Arthritis 8.2%, Diabetes 6.8%, Other condition 6.8%, Asthma 4.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 60.3%, One condition 23.3%, Two conditions 6.8%, Three or more 5.5%

## Community Participation

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 10.5% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 8.8% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 29.8% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 28.1% | — |

## First Nations

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 6 | — |
| First Nations median age | 14 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $200 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,625 | — |

## Family & Households

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.1 | — |
| One-parent families | 0.0% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 81.7%, Couples without children 21.7%, Other families 6.7%

**Household size** — 2 people 58.8%, 3 people 58.8%, 6 or more 23.5%

## Housing & Dwellings

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $250 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,289 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 47.1%, Owned outright 41.2%, Rented 23.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 70.6%, 2 bedrooms 29.4%, 3 bedrooms 17.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 100.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 37.5%

## Transport & Vehicles

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People working from home | 9.4% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 75.0%, Worked at home 9.4%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 64.7%, 3 vehicles 47.1%, 4 or more 35.3%

## Migration & Movement

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%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 28.2% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 56.1% | — |
| Employed full-time | 78.1% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Education & training 15.6%, Manufacturing 12.5%, Health care & social assistance 12.5%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 9.4%, Professional & technical 9.4%, Public administration & safety 9.4%, Arts & recreation 9.4%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 31.3%, Clerical & administrative 31.3%, Labourers 21.9%, Community & personal service 15.6%, Machinery operators & drivers 12.5%, Professionals 9.4%

## Walkability

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.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 13.7 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 9.0% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Barretts Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10215/barretts-creek) · [Punchbowl](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13287/punchbowl) · [Fortis Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11554/fortis-creek) · [Banyabba](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10187/banyabba) · [Wombat Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL14383/wombat-creek) · [Stockyard Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13678/stockyard-creek) · [Pulganbar](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13282/pulganbar) · [Smiths Creek](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL13576/smiths-creek)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10944/coaldale