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Koojan
246 km²
A car-dependent lifestyle defines Koojan, where most residents work in agriculture or from home. This sparsely populated area is a mix of families with children and a significant number of seniors. It is a relatively affluent community with typical incomes well above the national figure. While it is quiet and secluded, it is marked by a very high rate of volunteering and a strong connection to the land.
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The population is small, with only 40 people, and is split between a high proportion of children (22.5%) and seniors (25.0%). Most residents are married, and there are no de facto relationships in the area.
People born overseas make up 35.0% of the population, which is a little above the state figure. English is the most common ancestry at 67.5%.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure for linguistic diversity.
Half of the residents report having no religion, a figure far above the national average. Christianity is also common, accounting for 60.0% of the population.
A little over half of residents (57.6%) finished Year 12, which is about the same as the state average. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the national figure.
This is a wealthy area, with a typical household income of $2,562 per week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. Personal incomes are also far above the state and national averages.
Daily living is challenging for some, as 12.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, the rate of long-term health conditions is much lower than in most other areas.
Community spirit is very high, with 42.4% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Many residents also provide unpaid care or do a significant amount of housework.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children (58.8%) or couples without children (44.1%). Typical households are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home.
The area has a low density of people per bedroom, sitting at 0.70, which is a little below the national figure.
The community is entirely reliant on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. This is reflected in the fact that 40.0% of the workforce works from home, far above the state average.
The area has seen some movement, with 37.5% of people moving in the last five years, though this is a little below the state figure.
The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry and fishing (76.0%). Job security is high, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a very high percentage of adults working or looking for work.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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