Coalfalls

The community is younger than most, with 20.4% of people being children under 15. First Nations people make up 5.9% of the population, which is a little above the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia (84.9%), meaning the proportion of overseas-born people is far below the national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian and English.

English is the main language for 91.2% of people, and the share of those using another language at home is well below the state average.

About 42.8% of residents have no religion, a figure that is well above the national average, while 50.4% identify as Christian.

A higher number of residents have completed Year 12 compared to most similar areas. This is supported by a high number of schools within 3km, though the share of adults with a bachelor degree is well below the national figure.

Typical weekly personal income is $836, which is higher than most similar areas and a little above the state and national figures.

Health challenges are prominent here, with 39.4% of people having a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 15.8% of residents.

Participation in unpaid care is high, with 30.1% of people caring for children, well above the national average. Additionally, 8.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people in Coalfalls are noticeably younger than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 19. They also have a much lower unemployment rate than most areas, sitting at 0.0%.

Homes are generally larger, with 2.6 people per home, which is higher than most areas. There is also a much higher share of one-parent families compared to most similar areas.

The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses (99.1%), and 89.4% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Most people drive to work, though 15.0% work from home. Public transport use is much higher than in most similar areas, and 80.4% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

Nearly 40% of the population moved here in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

About 63% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 6.0% is much higher than most similar areas.

While everyone lives within a 15-minute walk of a park, the area is not very walkable for services, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.