Coreen

Coreen is noticeably younger than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 34 and a high proportion of children under 15 at 23.8%. Seniors over 65 make up only 9.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.3% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the state and national figures, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

Christianity is the most common faith at 59.0%, while 22.1% of residents report no religion, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are generally lower than in most areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Far fewer people have completed Year 12 compared to the state average, though many hold certificates in health or agriculture.

Typical weekly household income is $2,049, which is a little above the state and national figures. Personal incomes are also higher than usual, with typical weekly earnings of $890.

The community is in good health, with no one needing help with daily activities. The 23.8% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Volunteering is exceptionally high at 31.3%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

The First Nations population is very small. For the few residents identified, the typical age of 66 is far older than the national figure, and personal incomes are far above the national average.

Families tend to be large, with 2.9 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children. Notably, there are no one-parent families in the area.

Every home in Coreen is a separate house, and 56.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Rent is very low at a typical $125 per week, and typical mortgage payments are also among the lowest in the region.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport and every home owning at least two vehicles. However, 31.7% of workers work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The community is very stable, with only 13.5% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national average.

Employment is strong, with 70.0% of people working full-time and no one currently unemployed. The workforce is heavily concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which employ 68.3% of the population.

Coreen is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk of any home.