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Copmanhurst

2 km²

A strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence defines Copmanhurst, where 10.8% of the population identifies as First Nations. This small community has seen its population shrink by 21% since 2011 to 240 people. Residents are generally older than the national average, though a significant 20.8% are children. The area is marked by a shift towards households with no religious affiliation and a high proportion of single-parent families.

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The typical resident is 46, which is far older than the national figure of 38. About 20.4% of people are seniors, and there has been a notable increase in de facto relationships, which now account for 15.7% of the population.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 6.3% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the primary language for 88.3% of the community. Only 3.3% of people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large number of residents report no religion, at 45.8%, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant rise of 27 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is low, with only 2.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%, and 33.9% of residents listed Year 10 as their highest year of school.

Typical weekly household income is $1,037, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Very few people earn high wages, with only 2.1% making $2,000 or more a week.

Health challenges are common here, as 37.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This includes 16.7% with a mental health condition and 10.8% who need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a frequent part of life, with 16.5% of people providing unpaid care and 31.4% spending over 15 hours a week on housework. Additionally, 8.7% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

Single-parent families are very common, making up 38% of households, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. This is a significant increase of 23 points since 2011.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and nearly half (49.4%) are owned outright. Rent is well below the national figure, with a typical weekly cost of $285.

Car reliance is total, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one in the community commutes using public transport.

The area has seen significant movement, with 44.3% of people moving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas are well below the national average at 9.4%.

Job opportunities appear limited; only 33.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, well above the national average.

Most homes are within a short walk of a school or park, but there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk. This makes the area's walkability score of 4.5 well below the state average.

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