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Coomba Park
3 km²
Seniors dominate the community of Coomba Park, where the typical resident is now 62. This ageing population is reflected in the high proportion of people over 65 and a sharp drop in children since 2011. It is a small, mostly residential area with a strong Aboriginal presence, which is well above the state average. While many residents own their homes outright, the community faces challenges with low typical incomes and high rates of long-term health conditions.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 39.4% of people aged 65 and over. This shift is striking since 2011, as the typical age rose by 26 years and the proportion of children fell by 16 points.
People born overseas make up 16.5% of the population, though this is far below the New South Wales average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 91.1% of the community, and those using another language at home fell to 2.2% since 2011, which is far below the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common faith at 51.6%. Those reporting no religion rose 11 points since 2011 to 37.1%, a figure that is well above the state average.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 7.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The number of people who completed Year 12 fell 30 points since 2011.
Incomes are among the lowest for its level, with the typical household earning $757 a week. This is far below the national figure of $1,746, and only 1.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are common here, with 50.4% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the national average, and the proportion of people needing help with daily activities rose to 12.4% since 2011.
Unpaid care for others is more common than in most areas, while those caring for children fell sharply since 2011 to 9.7%. This is consistent with the area's older population.
Many people live alone, accounting for 36.7% of homes, which is far above the national figure. Consequently, the typical home has only 1.9 people.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 62.5% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Typical monthly mortgage payments are much lower than most areas at $874.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. However, working from home rose to 19.4% since 2011.
Movement into the area has increased, with 42.1% of people having moved in the last five years. In contrast, there are no recent arrivals from overseas.
Workforce activity is far below the state average, with only 26.7% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 14.7%.
Coomba Park is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.5. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.