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Coramba
1 km²
Typical weekly household income in Coramba is $1,512, which is higher than in most similar areas. It is a small, stable community of 389 people where nearly everyone lives in a separate house. The area has a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population and a high proportion of families with children. This is reflected in a community where many people spend their time caring for children and performing unpaid housework.
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The community has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 6.7%, which is well above the national figure. It is a relatively young area for its type, with the typical resident aged 40 and a growing number of children under 15.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 9.3% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language here, with 90.2% of people using it at home. Only 0.8% of residents use another language, a figure that is among the lowest for similar areas.
More than half of the population (51.4%) report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and has risen significantly since 2011.
About 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas. However, this is far below the state average, and 40.4% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical personal weekly income is $738, which is higher than in most similar areas. Very few households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate far below the state average.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 30.3% of people, which is a little above the national figure. Mental health conditions are reported by 10.3% of residents.
Unpaid work is common here, with 31.2% of people caring for children and 26.4% doing significant housework, both of which are well above national figures.
Families are common, with 51.4% of households consisting of couples with children. One-parent families make up 18.2% of the community, which is well above the national average.
Every home in Coramba is a separate house, and 86% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 14.0%, far below the state and national figures.
Cars are essential, as 0% of people commute by public transport and only 2.2% of homes have no motor vehicle. About 11.5% of the workforce works from home.
The population is quite stable, with 28.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.
Unemployment is very low at 2.2%, though full-time employment at 49.7% is well below the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or construction.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, and parks, though there is no public transport or health service within a 10-minute walk.