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Coolagolite

88 km²

A growing number of older adults have settled in Coolagolite, where the typical resident is now 51. This rural community is far older than the national figure, with over a quarter of people aged 65 or over. It is a place of high home ownership and a strong volunteer spirit, though incomes are generally much lower than the state average. The area's character is defined by a preference for detached housing and a lifestyle largely independent of urban services.

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Residents are far older than the state average, and people in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas. About 4.2% of the population are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are the most common, while only 11.3% of people were born overseas. This is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure.

A majority of the community identifies with no religion, at 55.3%, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 16.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Around 44.5% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,187. Only 10.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 34.0%, although the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is a little below the state figure.

Volunteerism is very high, with 28.0% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. A much higher proportion of residents also do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework per week compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 11, far younger than the state average. Household incomes for First Nations people are well above the national figure.

One-parent families are a little more common here than in the state average. About 27.7% of people live alone, which is slightly higher than the national figure.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 58.8% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is very uncommon here, at just 9.2%.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 43.0% owning two.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.5% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 52.5%. Full-time employment is far below the national average at 46.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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