Coffin Bay

The community is notably older than the rest of the state, and 21.4% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the national figure. About 3.5% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 80.7% of the population was born here. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, while only 11.7% of people were born overseas, far below the national average.

English is the dominant language, spoken at home by 92.8% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.

A large majority of residents report having no religion, at 58.1%, which is far above the national figure. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 33.4%.

The area has lower levels of formal qualifications than most similar places, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 38.9% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Typical weekly family income is $1,447, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 9.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure well below the state average.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in other areas, affecting 34.2% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 15.2% of the population.

Volunteerism is high, with 24.0% of people volunteering, which is well above the national average. There are also more former Defence Force members here than in most similar areas.

The First Nations community is quite young, with a typical age of 16, far younger than the state average. First Nations personal incomes are much higher than those in most similar areas.

Homes are generally smaller, with just 2.0 people per home. A high number of people live alone (31.5%), and couples without children make up over half of all families.

Most people live in separate houses, and 45.8% own their homes outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is less common here, with only 18.6% of households renting.

The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. No one works from home as often as in other areas, at just 5.4%.

About 37.1% of the population moved here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are rare, making up only 3.8% of the community.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the biggest industries, employing 18.3% of the workforce. Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas.

The assault and related crime rate is higher than in most similar areas. Overall, recorded offences per 100,000 people are around the middle for its level.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a low walkability score of 2.4. While many people can walk to groceries, there are no schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.