Cooyar

The population is far older than the state and national average, with a typical resident aged 59. While children under 15 make up only 8.7% of the community, there is a notably higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 6.9%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. Only 11.7% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language here, with only 1.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

About half of the community identifies as Christian, while 34.2% of residents report having no religion, which is well below the state and national figures.

Education levels are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 26.7% of residents completing Year 12 and 4.2% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical personal weekly income of $426. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are common here, as 40.7% of people have a long-term health condition and 15.2% need help with daily activities, both far above the national average.

Unpaid care is a common part of life, with 17% of people providing unpaid care and 28.8% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly. However, far fewer people care for children compared to most areas.

The First Nations community is relatively young, with a typical age of 16. Household incomes for First Nations residents are much lower than those in most similar areas.

Homes here are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per dwelling. A large number of residents live alone, accounting for 32.2% of households.

Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 66.7% are owned outright, far above the state average. Rent is much lower than typical, averaging $160 per week.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops and a long drive to the city. However, 24.4% of workers operate from home, which is far above the state figure.

The population is relatively stable, as only 28.4% of residents moved in the last five years. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

Unemployment is very high at 19.4%, far above the national figure. Many of those who are working are employed in retail trade or agriculture.

Cooyar is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are not within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.