Kooralbyn

Kooralbyn is much older than most areas, with a typical age of 53 and 29.1% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 14.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

While 70.6% of residents were born in Australia, 21.4% were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 45.1%.

English is the primary language for 89% of the community. Only 4.6% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (44.4%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is also common, accounting for 44% of residents.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas; the usual weekly household income is $942, compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 42.8% of people reporting a long-term health condition—far above the national figure of 27.7%. This is consistent with the older population, as 12% of residents need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 16.3% of people providing unpaid care, which is much higher than most areas. Additionally, 5.9% of residents served in the Defence Force, a much higher rate than the national average.

First Nations people make up 6.4% of the population, which is well above the national average. This group is noticeably younger, with a typical age of 18, though they face a higher unemployment rate of 16.1%.

Homes tend to be small, with a typical 2.3 people per dwelling. Nearly 30% of people live alone, which is well above the national figure of 25.6%.

Home ownership is strong, with 40.7% of homes owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $250 and typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,300, both of which are well below the national figures.

The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0.6% of people using public transport and zero public transport stops in the area. Most homes have at least one vehicle.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.6% of people moving house in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are low at 3.0%.

Only 38.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, which is well above the national average.

Due to the steep terrain and lack of services, the area is highly car-dependent. No homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and only 10.8% are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.