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Couradda

163 km²

A very high proportion of children under 15, at 41.4%, defines the small community of Couradda. This sparsely populated area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 49. It is a place where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 24.1% of the population, which is far above the figures for New South Wales and Australia. Most residents are born in Australia and speak only English at home.

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The community is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 49, yet it has a very high number of children under 15. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 24.1% of the population, which is far above the national figure.

Everyone in this area was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national averages. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Scottish, and German.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for language diversity. There are no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the dominant faith here, with 82.8% of residents identifying as such. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national average.

While no residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, 61.9% of adults have completed Year 12, which is well above the national figure. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

The typical family income of $1,312 per week is far below the national figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more a week.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with a lower rate of long-term health conditions and no one needing help with daily activities. Arthritis and cancer are the most common reported conditions.

Caregiving is very common here, with 36.4% of people providing unpaid care and 54.5% caring for children unpaid, both far above the national average. However, there are no volunteers in the community.

There are seven First Nations people in the area, who have a typical age of 34, making them far older than those in the rest of the state. Their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be large, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national average. Half of all households consist of couples with children.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national figure at $4,334, while typical weekly rents are among the lowest in the country at $120.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, which is far below the state average.

The population is very stable, with only 9.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 68.2%, which is well above the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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