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Coorabell

20 km²

A high proportion of residents work from home in Coorabell, where the typical household income is a little above the state figure. This small community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 48. It is a highly educated and affluent area where many people own their homes outright and few report long-term health issues. The neighborhood consists entirely of detached houses and is almost completely dependent on cars for transport.

Coorabell's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. There are fewer children here than in most areas, while a much higher proportion of people live in de facto relationships compared to the rest of Australia.

About 24.7% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas but a little below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 79% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

A large majority of residents have no religion, at 62%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9% and among the highest for this level of area.

The area is very well qualified, with 35.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the 67.4% of residents who completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household income is $2,107, which is a little above the state figure. Nearly 30% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a result much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents enjoy good health, with a rate of long-term health conditions that is well below the national average. Only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than in most areas.

Volunteering is well above the national figure, with 19.5% of people pitching in. However, a much lower proportion of residents provide unpaid care compared to the state average.

There are 10 First Nations people in the area. While the typical First Nations household income is well above the national figure, the typical personal income for this group is far below the national average.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 55.8% having children. Homes here are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.7 people per dwelling.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 44.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Typical weekly rents are among the highest for similar areas at $485.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one vehicle. This is consistent with the 36% of people who work from home.

About 35.7% of people moved here in the last five years, which is higher than in most similar areas. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Only 52.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. Those who are employed are often professionals or managers, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.3%.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is notably steep.

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