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Coffee Camp

21 km²

A small population of 201 people defines Coffee Camp, which is now far older than most similar areas. The typical resident is 54, and nearly a quarter of the community are seniors. This is a predominantly residential area of detached houses where many people live alone or in small households. Low typical incomes and a high rate of long-term health conditions suggest a community facing significant economic and physical challenges.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 54 and 23.9% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 6.5%, which is far below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia (75.6%), and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. Only 12.4% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.

English is the main language spoken at home for 83.6% of residents. Only 4% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

About half of the community (49.3%) report having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 31.8%.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 13.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 45.1% completing Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is among the lowest at this level at $843, which is far below the state figure of $1,829. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 41.8% of residents, which is far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much higher than most areas at 12.4%.

Many residents provide unpaid care (16.4%) or do significant amounts of unpaid housework (34.4%), though the rate of people caring for children is well below the state average.

There are 11 First Nations people in the area, who have a typical personal income of $425, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Household sizes are small, with 37.3% of people living alone. This is far above the state figure of 25% and consistent with the area's older population.

Every home here is a separate house, and 45.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is very low at $230.

Cars are essential here, as every home has at least one motor vehicle. No one uses public transport to commute, despite there being several bus stops in the area.

The community is very stable, with only 13.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Unemployment is very high at 11.9%, well above the state average. Only 45.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than most similar areas.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. Most homes are far from parks, groceries, and health services, and the terrain is quite steep.

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