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Coimadai
72 km²
Life in Coimadai revolves around large family homes and a reliance on cars, as there are no public transport options. It is a far older community than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47. The area is defined by its spacious, detached houses and a stable population that rarely moves, creating a quiet rural atmosphere in Greater Melbourne.
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The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than Victoria and Australia. It is also a place of few young children, with those under 15 making up 15.4% of the population, which is lower than most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and Scottish.
English is the main language for 88.8% of the community. While the proportion of people using another language at home is higher than in some similar areas, it remains far below the national figure.
More than half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 37.9%, a figure that is about the same as the national average.
About 51.2% of residents finished Year 12, though this is well below the national figure. The area has a high number of schools per child, but very few adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical weekly household income is $1,859, which is higher than in most similar areas and slightly above the state figure. About 20.4% of households earn over $3,000 a week.
Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or mental health issues. Only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are well above the national figure at 18.6%. This spirit of help is also seen in unpaid care, which is much higher here than in most similar areas.
The First Nations community is small, consisting of 3 people. Those identified as First Nations have a typical personal income of $1,624, which is far above the state and national figures.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Family life is central to the area, as 62.3% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.
Every single home in Coimadai is a separate house, and 90.5% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is high, with 43.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 61.3% of workers commute by driving.
The community is very stable, with only 21.8% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most similar areas, at 64.5%. Many residents work in construction, which is the most common industry.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or public transport options within a 15-minute walk.
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