Coulta

Children make up 26.8% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. This helps explain why the typical resident is just 40, and why the 65 and over group is far below the state average at 8.0%.

The community is predominantly Australian or British in heritage, with 54% of people identifying as Australian. Only 3.8% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language here, with 93.4% of people using it at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the state average.

A very high 64.8% of residents report having no religion, which is far above both the state and national figures.

Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 9.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most qualified residents hold a Certificate III or IV.

Typical weekly household income is $1,387, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, 19.2% of households earn over $3,000 a week, a rate a little above the state average.

Residents here are generally healthier than the national average, with only 26.3% reporting a long-term health condition and a very low 1.4% needing help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 33.5% of people pitching in, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This goes alongside a high 37.3% of people providing unpaid childcare.

There are 8 First Nations residents, and this group is far younger than the state average with a typical age of 12. Typical personal income for First Nations people is $762, which is well above the state figure.

Families are large here, with 2.7 people per home and 66.7% of households being couples with children. This is higher than most similar areas.

Housing is very stable, with 50.7% of homes owned outright and a very low rental rate of 5.5%. Most people live in separate houses, though they tend to have fewer bedrooms than the state average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to get to work. Every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry, employing 35% of the workforce. While unemployment is very low at 0.0%, the proportion of full-time workers is far below the national average.

The area has a very low crime rate, with recorded offences per 100,000 residents among the lowest for similar areas.

The town is completely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, health services or schools within a 15-minute walk. Only 7.1% of homes are within walking distance of a park.