Coomealla

The population is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical age of 43. It is a family-oriented area where 19.5% of people are children under 15, and there is a much higher rate of de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

People born overseas make up only 4.8% of the community, which is far below the New South Wales figure. Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage most commonly claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the dominant language, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national averages, and there are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

About 41.2% of the community report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity remains the most common religious affiliation at 43.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 30.9% of residents completing Year 12 and 6.7% holding a bachelor degree. This is far below the national figures for both qualifications.

Typical incomes are well below the national average, with the typical household earning $1,358 per week. Only 13.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average.

A slightly higher number of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas. Long-term health conditions, particularly asthma and mental health issues, are reported at rates about the same as the national average.

Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 15% of the community involved. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most other areas.

The First Nations community is a significant part of the area, but faces hardship; typical personal income is $375, which is well below the national figure, and Year 12 completion is among the lowest for similar areas.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children, and there are fewer people living alone than in most other areas.

Nearly every home is a separate house, and 82.3% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly rent of $180.

The community is highly reliant on cars, and 67% of workers drive to work. While there are more public transport stops than in many similar areas, it can take up to 46 minutes to walk to the nearest one.

The population is quite stable, with only 26.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals account for 11.1% of the population.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the most common industries, accounting for 20.1% of jobs.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or parks.