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Coojar

90 km²

Middle-aged residents dominate the small population of Coojar, where the typical person is 44. It is a very small community of just 38 people with a high proportion of couples raising children. The area is distinguished by its high levels of education and income, with many residents working in agriculture and management. It is a stable, car-dependent rural spot where most people were born in Australia and have lived for many years.

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The community is older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 44. However, children under 15 and seniors over 65 are both well below the national figures at 10.5% each.

Almost everyone was born in Australia, with 0.0% born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. English is the most common ancestry at 65.8%.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Half of the residents have no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. The other half of the community identifies as Christian.

This is a highly qualified area, with 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Incomes are among the highest for similar areas, with a typical family earning $3,250 a week, which is well above the national figure of $2,120.

Residents are in good health, with only 15.8% having a long-term health condition, far below the national average of 27.7%. No one in the area needs help with daily activities.

Volunteering is exceptionally common here, with 70.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid childcare is also more common than usual at 29.4%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most households are couples with children, making up 66.7% of the community. Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home.

Houses in this area are less crowded than typical Australian homes, with only 0.60 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport routes. However, 33.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is very stable, with only 10.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 88.2% of adults working or looking for work. Two-thirds of the community work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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