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Coolabah
2,572 km²
A very high proportion of children live in Coolabah, where 40.6% of the 32 residents are under 15. This is a young community where the typical resident is just 37, and many live in large households. It is a place with a strong First Nations presence and a high rate of de facto relationships, which stands far above the national figure. The area is sparsely populated and largely residential, with a small population that has remained very stable over recent years.
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Children make up 40.6% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 18.2%. This helps explain why the typical age is only 37, making it much younger than most areas.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. The most common ancestries are English, Scottish, and Australian.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.
Over half of the residents report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
No adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far below the national average. Half of the residents have completed Year 12.
Typical family and household weekly incomes are well below the national figures, though typical personal income is a little above the national average of $805.
While no one needs help with daily activities, 34.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure.
Volunteer rates are far above the national average at 25%. This is consistent with a high number of people doing unpaid housework and caring for children.
First Nations people make up 25% of the community, and this group is far younger than others in the state, with a typical age of just 13.
Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up 60% of families.
Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents far below the national figure of $375 and home-loan payments far below the national average.
The area has a high number of public transport routes, but the nearest stop is a very long walk for most residents.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the national average.
Everyone in the community is either working or looking for work, but the unemployment rate is far above the national figure at 20%.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.
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