Coolongolook

The population is far older than the state and national average, with 35.3% being seniors and only 12.3% children. There is a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 8.4%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the most common ancestries are English and Australian. The 10.5% born overseas is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 87.7% of the community. Only 3.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state average of 26.6%.

A large number of residents report no religion at 44.8%, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 41.1%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 26.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest in the region; the typical household earns $952 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 5% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health challenges are common here, with 44.2% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. About 11.8% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is common, with 29% of people doing 15 or more hours a week. However, volunteering is much lower than in other areas at 9.1%.

First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $407, which is well below the national figure of $540. The typical age for this group is 29, and Year 12 completion is 0.0%.

Families with children make up 44% of households, while 42.2% are couples without children. About 20.9% of people live alone, which is lower than most areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, 98.6% of which are detached. More than half of all homes are owned outright, and 83.5% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 37.6% owning two cars.

The community is relatively stable, with 32.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is well below the national average of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is far less common here than elsewhere, at just 40.2%. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is well above the national average of 5.1%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.2. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and only 38% have a 15-minute-city walkshed.