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Coxs Creek

124 km²

A high proportion of children and families makes Coxs Creek a much younger community than most similar areas. With 31.5% of residents under 15, it is a place where large households are common and the typical age is only 37. The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses, most of which are owned outright. It is a quiet, car-dependent rural setting where many residents work from home or in professional roles.

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The area is far younger than the national figure, with a very high proportion of children under 15 and far fewer seniors. About 4.1% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than in most similar areas.

People born overseas make up 13.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common religion at 61.6%. The proportion of people with no religion is 27.4%, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

A high number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 23.6%, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Many of these qualifications are in health, agriculture, and education.

Incomes are generally low, with the typical household earning $1,166 a week, which is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of people. However, mental health conditions are much lower than the national average.

Caregiving is common, with 32.7% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national average. Unpaid housework and general caregiving are also more frequent than usual.

There are three First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 8, and has a typical personal income far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per household. Most of these are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 66.7% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Large homes are the norm, with 87.5% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is highly dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. However, 36.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with only 20% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

The unemployment rate is 21.7%, which is far above the national figure. Many of those who are working are in professional, technical, or agricultural roles.

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

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