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Coomunga

60 km²

Every single home in Coomunga is a separate house, reflecting a rural landscape where large properties are the norm. This is a noticeably young community for the region, with a typical resident aged just 35 and nearly 20% of the population being children. It is a place where families are common and residents are highly active in their community, with volunteering rates far above the national figure. The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no public transport and a strong reliance on private vehicles.

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The typical resident is 35, making the area noticeably younger than the South Australian average of 41. Children under 15 make up 19.5% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.3% born overseas—a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people identify with Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.1%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 10.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,656, which is a little above the state average. However, typical family income of $1,531 is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Residents are generally healthier than those in most similar areas. Only 18.0% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the South Australian rate of 31.0%.

Community spirit is very high, with 33.7% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care for children and housework is also much higher than most areas.

The First Nations community is small, but typical personal income for these residents is $900, which is far above the national figure of $540.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per household. About 60.6% of families are couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 89.5% having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 47.4% owning their homes outright.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commuting by bus or train. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

Movement into the area is lower than average, with 30.3% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. The workforce is spread across construction, education, and agriculture.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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