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Coalville

9 km²

A small population of just 55 people defines Coalville, which stands out among similar areas for its high rates of full-time employment and typical incomes. The community is older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 44. It is a largely residential pocket where many adults are in de facto relationships. The area is quite stable, with far fewer people moving in recently compared to the rest of the country.

Household incomes here are high, yet Coalville's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the Victorian and national figures of 38. While children under 15 make up about 18.2% of the population, those aged 65 and over are well below the state and national averages at 9.1%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the percentage of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. Those with overseas heritage are primarily of English, Scottish, and Filipino ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national averages for language diversity. Consequently, there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community reports having no religion at 45.5%, which is well above the national and state figures. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 27.3%.

The area has a low proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher, at 9.5%, which is far below the national average. About 47.5% of residents completed Year 12, also far below the state and national figures.

Typical personal weekly incomes are well above the state and national figures at $1,020. Typical household incomes are also a little above the national average at $2,049 per week.

Residents are in good health, with the proportion of people with long-term health conditions being far below the national average. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

A high number of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework per week, which is far above the national average. Additionally, the proportion of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home. Nearly half of the households are couples without children, while 36.7% are couples with children.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,694, which is a little below the state and national figures. Most homes have a low density, with only 0.7 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes and no one commuting by public transport. The drive time to the city is 91 minutes.

The community is very stable, with only 23.6% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong here, with a far higher rate of full-time work than the state average and no one unemployed. This is consistent with a high percentage of adults working or looking for work.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools. The terrain is also steep, with a mean slope far above the state average.

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