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Corobimilla

190 km²

A small population of just 44 people makes Corobimilla a sparsely populated rural area. It is a community of contrasts, where a high number of seniors and children coexist in large family homes. The area is strongly tied to the land, with a workforce heavily focused on agriculture and a high rate of people working from home. This remote character is reflected in its complete reliance on cars for all daily needs.

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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 47 and 29.5% of people aged 65 or over. However, children under 15 also make up 29.5% of the population, which is far above the national average of 18.2%.

Everyone in Corobimilla was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language used at home, with no one using another language or speaking little to no English, placing the area far below the national figures.

Most residents identify as Christian, while 34.1% report no religion, which is well below the Australian average of 38.9%.

Qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 36.4% of residents completing Year 12. Many of the local qualifications are in agriculture and the environment, which aligns with the local industry.

Typical weekly family income is $1,583, which is well below the national figure. While household income is about the same as the national average, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Residents are in remarkably good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 18.2%, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.

Volunteerism is very high at 39%, far above the national average. This community spirit is also seen in the 43.9% of people who do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework, a figure far above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, though the few First Nations households that have been recorded report incomes well above the national average.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. One-parent families are also more common here than in most areas.

Home-loan payments are very low, with a typical monthly cost of $271, which is far below the state and national averages.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 48.1% of people work from home, far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 28.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 77.8% of people working full-time. Most residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Corobimilla is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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