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Coraki
3 km²
Much higher proportions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Coraki than in most similar areas. It is a far older community than the national average, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 and over. The population has shrank by 55% since 2011, falling to 1,155 people. This small town is marked by low typical incomes and a high need for health support, reflecting its ageing demographic.
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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 10.6% of the population, well above the national 3.2%, though this is 6.2 points lower than in 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.5% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language here, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home, far below the national average of 22.3%.
Half of the population identifies as Christian, and 33.6% report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,042, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this has risen since 2011.
Health needs are much higher than most areas, with 38.5% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid care for others is well above the national average, while volunteering has fallen sharply since 2011 to 10.7%.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas at 23.0%, well above the national average of 14.1%.
Most homes are separate houses, and 42.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is $300, well below the national average.
Cars are the main way to get around, with 67.6% of workers driving. Public transport use for commuting is 0.0%.
The community is stable, with only 29.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 42.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%.
The town is very walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks, and health services, far exceeding the state average for these amenities.