Coolac

The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 23.0% of the population. While the typical age is 37, about 18.0% of residents are seniors, which is about the same as the national figure.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, placing the area far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 70.1% of the people, while those with no religion make up 20.5%, which is far below the national figure.

A good number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the 43.6% who completed Year 12 is far below the state average. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical family income is $2,200 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. While some households earn a high income, overall personal earnings are a little below the state and national levels.

Residents are slightly healthier than the national average, with 25.4% having a long-term health condition. Asthma and mental health are the most frequently reported issues.

Civic participation is very high here, with 26.6% of people volunteering—far above the national rate of 14.1%. More people also provide unpaid care and do housework compared to most areas.

There are three First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 17.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.7 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. About 22.0% of people live alone.

Every home in Coolac is a separate house, and 57.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare, and those with mortgages pay much lower monthly payments than the state average.

Cars are essential here, as 100% of homes have at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. While there are two bus routes, the walk to the nearest stop can take over an hour.

The population is very stable, with only 23.8% of people having moved in the last five years—far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Nearly 40% of people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and 35.2% are managers.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. Most residents cannot walk to a school, park, or health service within 15 minutes.