Cooee Bay

The community is far older than the national figure, with 21% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.7% of the population, which is well below both the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 13.1% of the population, a figure far below the national average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.

English is the primary language here, with 89% of people using it at home. Only 4% use another language, which is well below the state and national figures.

About 41.7% of residents have no religion, which is about the same as the state figure. Christianity is the most common faith, reported by 48% of the population.

Qualifications are higher than in many similar areas, though the 18.5% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure. Over half of residents have completed Year 12.

Typical weekly household incomes are $1,210, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Weekly personal incomes are around $762, which is about the same as the national average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 10.3% of residents. About 29.7% of people live with a long-term health condition.

The area has a strong history of service, with 4.6% of people having served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most similar areas. Volunteers also make up 18.8% of the community.

First Nations people make up 4.5% of the population, and this group is noticeably older than the state and national averages. While household incomes for this group are much lower than most areas, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

This is an area of single dwellers, with 40.9% of people living alone and one-parent families making up 25.5% of households, both of which are far above the national average.

Renters make up 40.7% of the market, which is far above the national figure. Homes here are typically smaller, with 53.3% having three or more bedrooms, far below the national average.

Very few people work from home at 7.4%, which is far below the national figure. Most residents rely on cars, as there are no public transport stops in the area.

The area is seeing significant movement, with 49.6% of people having moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a much higher share of the population than in most similar areas.

Adults working or looking for work make up 57.8% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures. The most common industries for workers are education, health, and hospitality.

This is a highly convenient area for pedestrians, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, groceries, and health services. This makes 81% of homes part of a '15-minute-city' walkshed.