Coolangatta

The area is much older than most, with 24.1% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 10.5%, a figure well below the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 13.0% born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the dominant language here, with 95.4% of people using it at home. Only 3.7% use another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half of the population (46.3%) report no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. Christianity is also common at 46.6%.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 20.0%, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state figure of 27.8%.

This is a high-earning area, with 31.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.8% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Volunteering is high at 22.5%, well above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also spend significant time on unpaid housework, far exceeding the state figure.

First Nations people make up 9.9% of the population, well above the national average. This community is notably younger than others and has a far higher typical personal income than the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 51.1% of households are couples with children.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 53.6% owned outright, far above the national figure. Almost all homes have three or more bedrooms.

Residents rely heavily on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 19.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The area has a strong working rate, with 63.9% of adults working or looking for work. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.