Coomrith

The area has a split age profile, with children under 15 making up 26.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors aged 65 and over are also very common at 26.9%, well above the 17.2% seen across Australia.

Everyone in the community was born in Australia, meaning the proportion of overseas-born residents is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national average where 22.3% of people use another language.

About 69.2% of residents identify as Christian, while 38.5% have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are high, with 69.2% of residents completing Year 12, which is far above the national figure of 58.8%. About 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,125, which is far below the national figure of $2,120.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 15.4% having a long-term health condition, far below the Australian figure of 27.7%.

This is a highly active community where 50.0% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Additionally, 8.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national rate.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes tend to be larger than usual, with 3.1 people per home, which is a little above the national figure of 2.5. Most families consist of couples with children.

Crowding is slightly higher than usual, with 0.90 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,355, which is well below the national figure of $1,863.

The area is very isolated from public transport, but 45.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is very stable, with only 17.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 87.5% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure of 61.1%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Coomrith is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.