Lake Coogee

The area is notably young, with the typical resident aged 37 and 20.8% of the population being children under 15, which is much higher than most similar areas. Conversely, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 12.9%, a figure well below the national average.

Born overseas residents make up 28.8% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Italian ancestries are the most common, with 15.4% of residents claiming Italian heritage.

About 18.4% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most similar areas. While this is consistent with the state average, it remains well below the national figure.

Religion plays a more prominent role here than in many other areas, with 56.6% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 35.2%, which is well below the national average of 38.9%.

The community is well-qualified, with 18.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the national average. A high number of residents have completed Year 12, and many hold certificates in engineering or management.

Wealth is a striking feature here, as the typical weekly household income of $2,147 is much higher than in most similar areas. About 25.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the national figure.

Residents generally report good health, with only 23.4% having a long-term health condition, which is much lower than most similar areas. Those needing help with daily activities are also fewer than the national average at 3.7%.

Family responsibilities are high here, with 32.5% of people providing unpaid childcare, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteer rates are much lower than most similar areas at 12.5%.

First Nations residents in this area have a very strong profile, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 72.5% completing Year 12, which is far above the state and national figures. Their typical personal income is also far above the national average.

The community is dominated by families, with 64.3% of households consisting of couples with children. Because of this, homes are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home.

Large homes are the norm, with 94.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,000 are much higher than in most similar areas.

While 93.7% of homes have at least one car, the area is very well served by buses, with 24 stops for the population. Public transport departures are among the highest for its level, even though only 2.6% of people use it to commute.

The population is somewhat mobile, with 34.4% of residents moving in the last five years. This is higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national average.

There is a high level of economic activity, with 71.7% of adults working or looking for work, which is far above the national figure. The most common industries are health care, construction, and education.

Most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, but other amenities are scarce. Only 0.9% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, and grocery access is far below the state average.