Coomba Park

Coomba Park is far older than the national figure, with 39.5% of people aged 65 and over. This helps explain why children under 15 make up only 7.8% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.8% were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 41.1%.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community. Only 2.3% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Nearly half the population identifies as Christian (48.6%), while 40.4% report no religion, which is a little above the national figure.

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 28.9% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes in Coomba Park are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $786 per week. This is far below the national typical household income of $1,746.

The area faces significant health challenges, with 49.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 11.3% of residents need help with daily activities.

Community participation is marked by a high rate of unpaid housework (30.2%), which is well above the national figure. There is also a strong veteran presence, with 4.8% having served in the Defence Force.

First Nations people make up 8.2% of the population, well above the national average. This group is generally older than the national First Nations average, with a typical age of 39.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 1.9 people. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, who make up 33.4% of households.

Housing is dominated by separate houses (98.8%), and 62.3% of these are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon, occurring in only 11.1% of households.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no residents commuting by public transport and no public transport stops available. Most homes have one or two vehicles.

Movement into the area is high, with 39.4% of people moving in during the last five years. However, there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The workforce is small, with only 28.3% of adults working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, which is well above the national figure.

Coomba Park is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.