Coomoora

The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with nearly 20% of people aged 65 and over. It also has a higher proportion of children under 15 and a much higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas backgrounds are far fewer than the state or national figures. English, Irish, and Scottish ancestries are the most common after Australian.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of people. While more residents here use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the Victorian average.

A majority of residents have no religion, a figure that is far above both the state and national averages. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32.8%.

The area is well-qualified, with a much higher proportion of people completing Year 12 than most similar areas. About a quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is slightly below the national figure.

Typical weekly household incomes are a little below those in Victoria and Australia. There are far fewer households earning $3,000 or more per week compared to the state average.

Many residents report a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more common here than in most similar areas, though far fewer people need help with daily activities.

More people here provide unpaid childcare and housework than in most similar areas. Local volunteering rates are also well above the national average.

There are only three First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations person here is far younger than the state average, and their median personal income is far above the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Families with children make up nearly 60% of the community, and there are far fewer one-parent families than in most other areas.

Every single home in Coomoora is a separate house, and 44.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is very uncommon here, occurring in only 9.4% of households.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and there are no local stops. This helps explain why 28.6% of the workforce—well above the national figure—works from home.

The population is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years than the state average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is far below the national average, and the unemployment rate is much higher than in most similar areas. Local jobs are spread across health, construction, and education.

The area is strictly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the Victorian average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services, though 81.1% are near a park.