Coorumba

First Nations people make up 12.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is also notably young and old, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both well above state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the main language for the vast majority of residents. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the national figure.

About 38.7% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation at 43.8%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with a far lower proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher compared to the state and nation. Only 41.2% of residents completed Year 12.

A high proportion of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national average. Typical personal weekly income is $810, slightly above the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions and mental health conditions are much less common here than in most other areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than most similar areas.

Volunteer rates and the number of people providing unpaid care are much lower than in most similar areas. Around 25% of people care for children unpaid, which is about the same as the national figure.

The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 14, which is far younger than the national figure of 24. Personal income for this group is a little above the national average.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.7 people per home, which is higher than most areas. Couples with children make up 60% of all households, while few people live alone.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 51.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Rent is much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $185.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Nearly 20% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years, a figure that is well below both the state and national averages.

Full-time employment is far more common here than in most areas, with a rate of 71%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or construction.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2. Residents have almost no access to groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.