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Corowa
77 km²
A rural landscape defines Corowa, where a large population of seniors creates a quiet, established atmosphere. The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than the national figure. This is a community where many people own their homes outright and live in detached houses, reflecting a stable and traditional way of life. With a low number of children and few overseas arrivals, it feels like a settled pocket of the New South Wales countryside.
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Corowa is far older than most areas; the typical resident is 52, and 31.5% of people are seniors. This helps explain why children under 15 make up only 14.6% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 85.7% born here. Only 7.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for 91.7% of the population. Only 2.6% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average of 22.3%.
Most residents identify as Christian (55.5%), while 36.9% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the national figure.
Schooling levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.5% of people completing Year 12. Similarly, the 9.7% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure.
Typical incomes are well below state and national figures, with the usual weekly household income at $1,130. Only 8.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than most areas.
Long-term health struggles are common here; 39.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with the older age of the population, as 7.7% need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is strong, with 17.8% of people giving their time, which is well above the national figure. There is also a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state average.
There are 136 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 25. Year 12 completion for this group is 29.4%, which is well below the national figure.
Living arrangements are often small, with 35.9% of people living alone and a typical home containing just 2.1 people. One-parent families make up 16.1% of the community, which is a little above the national figure.
Housing is mostly traditional, with 83.4% of homes being separate houses. A high 46.2% of residents own their home outright, and typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $230.
Cars are essential for the 71.2% of workers who drive to work, especially since no one uses public transport to commute. Only 5.9% of people work from home, which is far below the state average.
The area is relatively stable, though 34.0% of people have moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 6.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.
Manufacturing is a key industry for the 51.3% of adults who are working or looking for work. Labourers make up the largest employment group at 21.6%.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but only 45.0% are within a similar walk to groceries. The overall walkability score of 4.5 is well below the state average.