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Coringa
131 km²
Far older than the national average, Coringa is a small rural community where the typical resident is 49. It is a place of stark contrasts, featuring a high proportion of seniors and people needing daily help, yet it also has a strong presence of children and First Nations people. With a population of only 86, it is a quiet area where most people live in detached houses and rely entirely on cars to get around.
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The area is far older than the state and national figures, with 23.3% of residents aged 65 or over. However, children under 15 make up 20.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the community has far fewer overseas-born people than the rest of the country. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.
About 54.7% of people identify as Christian, while 38.4% have no religion, a figure that is about the same as the national average.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 5.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 32.4% completing Year 12, far below the state average.
Incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical weekly household earning $1,224 and a typical personal income of just $485.
Health challenges are more common here, as 14% of people need help with daily activities and 32.6% have a long-term health condition, both of which are well above the national average.
While unpaid housework and childcare rates are well below the state average, volunteers are much more common here, at 22.2%.
First Nations people make up 8.1% of the population, well above the national figure. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of just 10 years.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. About 29.4% of people live alone, which is well above the state and national averages.
Every single home is a separate house, though they are smaller than average, with 61.8% having three or more bedrooms compared to 73.8% nationally. Rent is far below the national figure at $215 a week.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and 36.7% have three cars.
About 34.9% of residents moved in the last five years, which is well below the national and state figures.
Working or looking for work is less common here than in most areas, at 54.2%. Full-time employment is also far below the state average at 41.2%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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