Coleambally

The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. About 19.8% of the population are seniors aged 65 and over, and children under 15 make up 18.8% of the community.

This is a community with deep local roots, as only 5.4% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.

English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.6% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state average of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is higher here than in most similar areas, with 64.9% of people identifying as Christian. Only 24.9% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 38.4% of residents completing Year 12. However, the area has a higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most similar areas.

Typical weekly personal income is $841, which is about the same as the national figure. However, only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30.6% of people. Arthritis and asthma are the most frequently reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common, with 28% of residents giving their time—a rate far above the national figure of 14.1%. More people here also provide unpaid care compared to most similar areas.

First Nations people in the area are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 37. Notably, the unemployment rate for this group is 0.0%, which is far below the national figure.

About 31.2% of people live alone, which is well above the national average. Many others live in couples with children, who make up 55.5% of families.

Homes here are typically large, with 84.3% having three or more bedrooms. Rent and mortgages are much lower than the national average, with typical weekly rent at just $180.

Most residents rely on cars, as only 0.8% use public transport to get to work. However, 20.3% of the workforce works from home, which is about the same as the national figure.

While fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to the state average, Coleambally has a much higher proportion of recent overseas arrivals than most similar areas.

The area is a strong employment hub, with a full-time employment rate of 66.5%, well above the national figure. Nearly half of the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Only 36% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of basic amenities like groceries or health services.