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Mallacoota
6 km²
An older population defines Mallacoota, where the typical resident is now 60 years old. This coastal community has seen its population grow by 87% since 2011, yet it remains far older than the state and national averages. It is a place where many people live alone or in couples without children, and a high number of residents have retired from the workforce. The area is distinctive for its high proportion of homeowners and a strong trend toward secularism.
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The community is significantly older than most areas, with 38.9% of people aged 65 and over. Meanwhile, children under 15 make up only 10.8% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
While 76.5% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas at 16%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the main language for 88.6% of people, though the proportion of those using another language at home has risen slightly to 4.4%. This is still far below the state and national figures.
A large majority of residents report no religion, at 60.2%, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 34 points since 2011.
Residents are more qualified than those in most similar areas, with 21.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. The number of people who completed Year 12 also rose 16 points since 2011.
Typical incomes are well below the state and national figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,017. Only 7.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 39.4% of people. About 7.1% of residents need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the national average.
Volunteerism is very high, with 38.1% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care at 16.2%.
Small households are the norm, with 39.8% of people living alone and a typical home containing just 2.0 people. This is consistent with the high number of seniors in the area.
Home ownership is very strong, with 59.8% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and typical weekly rents are much lower than the state average at $221.
Most people rely on cars, though 16.5% of the workforce now works from home, a rise of 13 points since 2011. Very few people, just 0.7%, commute by public transport.
About 34.3% of the population moved in the last five years, which is lower than the national average. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 5% of the community.
The workforce is much smaller than in most areas, with only 43.6% of adults working or looking for work. Many of those employed work in accommodation and food services.
The area is somewhat walkable with a score of 4.4, though it is far below the state average. Many homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but fewer have easy access to groceries or public transport.