Coalbank

The community is far older than the state and national averages, with 22.2% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 living here, and the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is well below the national figure.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with no one born overseas. Most residents identify with Australian, German, or English ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, and the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the dominant faith, with 71.1% of residents identifying as such. The proportion of people with no religion is far below both the state and national figures.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The rate of people completing Year 12 is also far below the national figure.

Incomes are well below the national average across the board, with typical weekly personal income at $519 and typical family income at $1,375.

Needing help with daily activities is much more common here than in other similar areas, with 11.1% of residents requiring support. Arthritis is the most reported long-term health condition.

Unpaid housework is more common here than in the state average, while volunteering and providing unpaid care are both lower than most areas.

The First Nations population is very small, and the typical person in this group is far older than the national average at 50 years.

Most homes are occupied by couples without children, which helps explain why there are no children under 15 in the area. Households are also slightly smaller than the national average.

Typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $150, though home-loan payments are well above the state average at $2,300 per month.

Residents are entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. The drive to the city is very long, taking around 140 minutes.

The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is very high at 85.7%, far above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or in mining and construction.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.