Coowonga

The population is far older than the national figure, with 27.5% of residents aged 65 and over. This trend helps explain why the proportion of children under 15 is well below the state average at 13.3%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure. Australian and English are the most common ancestries, each accounting for 45.1% of the community.

English is the dominant language, spoken by 90.6% of the community. Only 2.0% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national average.

About 47.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 40.0% of people report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little above the national figure.

The community has far fewer people with bachelor degrees (11.0%) and a lower rate of Year 12 completion (40.9%) compared to the state and nation. Local qualifications are most common in engineering and health.

Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical personal income being $575. However, 12.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the state average.

Health challenges are more common here, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure and is reflected in the 7.5% of residents who need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, as 16.2% of people provide unpaid care, which is well above the national average. Residents are also much more likely to spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.6% of the population, which is well above the state average. The First Nations community here is notably younger, with a typical age of 21.

Couples with children make up 45.3% of households, while 41.7% are couples without children. People living alone are less common here than in most other areas, at 20.0%.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and over half (50.5%) are owned outright. This is far above the national figure, and renting is much less common at just 9.5%.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have two or more vehicles, and only 7.2% of people work from home.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years (26.7%) compared to the national figure. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.

Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.2%. Many residents work in health care, mining, or construction, though the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is far below the state figure.

With a walkability score of 0.0, this area is completely car-dependent. There are no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.