Coes Creek

The area is older than the state and national figures, with 20.7% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 19.1% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 15.3% were born overseas, which is higher than most areas of this level. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the dominant language, with only 4.0% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A high proportion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 47.3%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 15.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, 52.6% of residents completed Year 12, which is higher than most similar areas.

Typical weekly household income is about $1,628, which is about the same as the state figure. Personal incomes are lower than most areas, with a typical weekly income of $700.

Health challenges are much more common here than in most areas; 34.1% of residents have a long-term health condition and 11.1% have a mental health condition.

Community support is high, with 13.9% of people providing unpaid care and 28.4% caring for children. There is also a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents in Coes Creek are far older than those in the state or nation, with a typical age of 32. About 12.1% speak a First Nations language, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per household. Only 18.3% of people live alone, which is well below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is almost exclusively made up of separate houses, with 99.1% of dwellings being detached. A huge 94.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, as 66.7% drive to work and 0.0% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. Working from home is much less common here than across Australia.

The community has seen significant movement, with 40.0% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are low at 2.2%, far below the national figure.

Full-time employment is lower than the state average at 53.8%. The most common industries for local workers are health care and social assistance, followed by retail trade.

Coes Creek is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.1, far below the state average. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.