Coolgardie

The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than the New South Wales average. It is a family-oriented area where 18.9% of people are children, and de facto relationships are more common than in most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with 86.4% born here. This is far below the state and national figures for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the sole language for almost everyone, with 97% using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

A majority of the community identifies as having no religion, at 50.8%. This is far above the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

The area is highly qualified, with 30.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national average. However, only 52.5% have completed Year 12, a figure well below the state average.

Typical household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the usual weekly income sitting at $2,250. High earners are also common, as 18.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.

The community is healthier than most, as very few people (2.3%) need help with daily activities. However, mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the state.

Participation in unpaid work is high, with 23.4% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. There is also a higher-than-usual rate of people providing unpaid care.

First Nations people in the area are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 18. While their personal income is lower than the national figure, household incomes are among the highest for this group.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.9 people per dwelling. No one in the community lives alone, and over half of all households consist of couples with children.

Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and 82.1% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with the typical monthly payment reaching $2,318.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and no one commutes by public transport. Most households are well-equipped, with 45% owning two cars.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28.1% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Working adults make up a much smaller share of the population than in other areas, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many of the local workforce are professionals, often employed in health or public administration.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep.