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Coles

262 km²

A rural setting defines Coles, a sparsely populated area in South Australia with just 35 residents. It is a predominantly adult community where the typical resident is 44, and families are common. The area is marked by a strong connection to the land, with the vast majority of people working in agriculture. It is a place of high volunteerism and a small, stable population that rarely moves.

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The community is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 44. It is almost entirely composed of adults, as there are no children under 15 living here.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far below the state and national figures. English and Scottish ancestry are the most common heritages after Australian.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the levels of linguistic diversity seen across South Australia and the rest of the country.

Over half of the residents identify as Christians, and the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

The area is well-qualified, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average.

Typical personal weekly incomes are a little above the national figure, and 12.1% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Residents are in good health, with no one needing help with daily activities and far fewer people reporting mental health conditions than the state average.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 48.5% of people volunteering—a figure far above the national average. Unpaid childcare is also common, though very few people spend significant time on housework.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents and monthly loan payments falling far below the state and national figures.

The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the jobs, as 36% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is stable, with only 27% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national trend.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 80% of the workforce. This stability is seen in the 0.0% unemployment rate.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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