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Copeland

46 km²

A much older population than the national average lives in Copeland, where the typical resident is 56. This small community is mostly made up of seniors and older adults, with very few children. It is a place of detached houses and high home ownership, where many people live alone or in couples without children. The area is very quiet and car-dependent, with a typical household income well below the state figure.

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Demographics & Identity

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The community is far older than most areas, with 27% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 4.1%, which is far below the national figure of 18.2%.

Age groups

Older adults (45–64) 35.1%

Seniors (65+) 27.0%

Young adults (25–44) 18.9%

Youth (15–24) 6.8%

Children (0–14) 4.1%

74 Population —

56 yrs Median age — Here 56 yrs NSW 39 yrs Aus 38 yrs

0.0% First Nations — Here 0.0% NSW 3.4% Aus 3.2%

27.0% Aged 65+ — Here 27.0% NSW 17.6% Aus 17.2%

4.1% Under 15 — Here 4.1% NSW 18.2% Aus 18.2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

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While most residents were born in Australia, 17.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

Birthplace

Australia 78.4%

England 4.1%

17.6% Born overseas — Here 17.6% NSW 29.3% Aus 27.7%

Language

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English is the only language used at home, with 0% of the population using another language. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Languages

English only 85.1%

0.0% Other language — Here 0.0% NSW 26.6% Aus 22.3%

0.0% Limited English → — Here 0.0% NSW 4.5% Aus 3.4%

Religion

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About 40.5% of people report having no religion, which is well above the state average. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 48.6%.

Religion

Christianity 50%
No religion 42%
Not stated 8%

40.5% No religion — Here 40.5% NSW 33.2% Aus 38.9%

Education & Qualifications

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Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 39.1% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

School completion

Year 12 39.1%

Year 10 37.5%

Year 9 or below 20.3%

Year 11 6.3%

Schools nearby

10.4% Bachelor+ — Here 10.4% NSW 27.8% Aus 26.3%

39.1% Year 12 — Here 39.1% NSW 58.9% Aus 58.8%

0 Schools ≤3 km

Income

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Incomes are generally low, with a typical household earning $1,125 a week, far below the state figure of $1,829. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

$1,125 Household income — Here $1,125 NSW $1,829 Aus $1,746

$669 Personal income — Here $669 NSW $813 Aus $805

$1,562 Family income — Here $1,562 NSW $2,185 Aus $2,120

4.5% High earners Here 4.5% NSW 13.5% Aus 12.5%

0.0% High-income homes Here 0.0% NSW 25.2% Aus 22.6%

Health & Disability

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Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 8.1% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are reported by 32.4% of residents, well above the national average.

32.4% Health condition Here 32.4% NSW 27.0% Aus 27.7%

5.4% Mental health Here 5.4% NSW 8.0% Aus 8.8%

8.1% Needs assistance — Here 8.1% NSW 5.8% Aus 5.8%

Community Participation

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Unpaid care for children is very rare at 4.5%, which is far below the national figure. However, 16.4% of people volunteer, which is well above the state average.

16.4% Volunteering — Here 16.4% NSW 13.0% Aus 14.1%

4.5% Unpaid carers — Here 4.5% NSW 11.5% Aus 11.9%

4.5% Unpaid child care — Here 4.5% NSW 25.3% Aus 26.3%

4.2% Defence service Here 4.2% NSW 2.3% Aus 2.8%

22.4% Housework 15h+ — Here 22.4% NSW 21.2% Aus 20.7%

First Nations

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There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area. The very small First Nations population present has a typical personal income of $2,375, which is far above the national figure.

0 First Nations people

33 yrs Median age Here 33 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

$2,375 Median income Here $2,375 NSW $600 Aus $540

Family & Households

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Homes are small, with only 1.9 people per household, and 36.4% of people live alone. This is far above the national figure of 25.6%.

Family types

Couples without children 50%
Couples with children 33%
One-parent families 17%

1.9 Household size —

17.6% One-parent — Here 17.6% NSW 14.0% Aus 14.1%

36.4% Living alone — Here 36.4% NSW 25.0% Aus 25.6%

Housing & Dwellings

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Every home in Copeland is a separate house, and 51.5% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. No one in the area is renting.

Tenure

Owned outright 68%
Owned with a mortgage 32%

$197 Rent — Here $197 NSW $420 Aus $375

$1,733 Mortgage — Here $1,733 NSW $2,167 Aus $1,863

0.70 People / bedroom — Here 0.70 NSW 0.90 Aus 0.80

0.0% Renting — Here 0.0% NSW 32.6% Aus 30.6%

51.5% Owned outright — Here 51.5% NSW 31.5% Aus 31.0%

Transport & Vehicles

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The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to get to work. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

Travel to work

Car (driver) 60.5%

Worked at home 21.1%