Coopers Shoot

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with 21.3% of people aged 65 and over. Roughly 15.9% of the population are children under 15, which is a little below the national average.

People born overseas make up 20% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas. English, Australian, Scottish and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 87.5% of residents. Only 4.2% use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.

More than half of the population (51.3%) report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32%.

The area is highly qualified, with 39.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average of 26.3%. This is consistent with the fact that 67.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Typical incomes are higher than in most areas, with 36.4% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. This is far above the national figure of 22.6%.

Residents are generally healthier than average, with only 21.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%.

Local participation in volunteering is very high at 26%, far above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also do a significant amount of unpaid housework.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, and the typical resident in this group is 53, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. Couples with children make up 58.1% of households, while only 20% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95% of dwellings. Nearly half (49.3%) of all homes are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%.

The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. This is mirrored by the fact that 45.3% of the workforce works from home.

There is significant movement in the area, with 42.4% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 13.4% of the population.

Fewer adults here are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 55.2%. The most common industries are health care, accommodation and food, and agriculture.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.