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Collinsville
35 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Collinsville are well below the national figure, reflecting a town where many residents earn less than $1,271. It is a community with a strong mining presence and a high proportion of detached homes, though it faces higher unemployment than most similar areas. The town is notably older than the state average and has a significant First Nations population. Despite lower incomes, the area is very walkable, with most residents living within a short stroll of health services, schools, and parks.
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The town is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43. First Nations people make up 8.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry, with only 9% of people born overseas—far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the primary language for 79.9% of the town. Only 4.1% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 43.6%. Those with no religion make up 37% of the population, which is a little below the national average.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 26.3% nationally. Only 29.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household income is $1,271, well below the national figure of $1,746. While personal incomes are generally lower, 11.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.3% of people, which is about the same as the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition, affecting 10.8% of the population.
Volunteering is a bit more common here than in the rest of the state, with 15.3% of residents participating. However, the rate of unpaid care for children is well below the national average.
The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 24. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is 6.7%, well below the national average.
A large number of people live alone—35.5% of households—which is far above the national average of 25.6%. Typical homes are smaller, with 2.2 people per household.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, making up 92.7% of dwellings. Rent is far below the national average at $200 a week, and 41.3% of homes are owned outright.
Most people rely on cars, but 4.8% commute via public transport, which is a little above the national figure. Working from home is very rare here, at just 2.5%.
The area has seen a recent influx of people from overseas, with 21.6% arriving in the last five years, which is well above the national average.
Mining is the largest employer, accounting for 30.7% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.
The town is very walkable, with 82.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and 85.4% near a school. This is far above the state averages for these amenities.