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Corack
76 km²
A small population of just 33 people lives in Corack, where the typical resident is 45 years old. This is a noticeably older community than the state and national averages, with a striking absence of children and seniors. Most residents live in couples, and there is a high proportion of de facto relationships compared to other areas. The community is characterized by a strong local spirit, with a very high rate of volunteering.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 or seniors aged 65 and over living here, and 20.7% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure well above the national average.
Everyone in Corack was born in Australia, which is far below the national average of 27.7% born overseas. The most common ancestries reported are Irish, Australian, Scottish, and English.
English is the only language spoken at home in Corack. This means there are no residents who speak another language or struggle with English, falling far below state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common faith, reported by 72.7% of residents. The 33.3% who have no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
No adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national average. However, 56.5% have completed Year 12, a figure slightly below the national rate of 58.8%.
Typical weekly family income is $1,625, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Personal weekly income is around the middle for similar areas at $724.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 36.4% of residents, which is well above the national average. Common conditions include arthritis and heart disease, though no one requires help with daily activities.
An extraordinary 65.5% of residents are volunteers, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 27.6% do over 15 hours of unpaid housework weekly, which is well above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here. Among the First Nations population, personal income is far above the national figure at $900.
Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home. One-parent families make up 16.7% of the community, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.
Housing costs are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly rent of $115 and monthly home-loan payments of just $163, both far below national figures.
There is no public transport available, and 0% of residents use it. People get to work by driving, walking, or working from home, with the latter making up 23.8% of the workforce.
The community is very stable, with only 21.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The area is heavily reliant on agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 76.2% of the workforce. Working or looking for work is common, with 72.4% of adults active, far above the national average.
Corack is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, with only a few homes near a park.
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