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Kooralbyn
15 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Kooralbyn, where the typical resident is now 53. This community has seen a dramatic shift since 2011, with the number of seniors rising by 20 points and the total population shrinking by over half. Many residents live alone or in couples without children, contributing to a quiet, residential character. This aging trend is reflected in a high need for daily health assistance and a low number of children in the area.
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The typical resident is 53, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 29.4% of the population, while children under 15 have fallen to 15.0% since 2011.
People born overseas make up 21.5% of the community, a figure that has risen since 2011. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish and Scottish.
English is the main language for 89.1% of residents. While 4.5% use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large portion of the community reports no religion at 45.2%, which is well above the national figure. This has risen by 23 points since 2011.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 9.6% of the population, far below the national average of 26.3%. Many residents hold a Certificate III or IV qualification.
Typical household incomes are much lower than most areas, with the usual weekly income sitting at $938. Only 4.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health needs are high, with 42.9% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 12.1% of residents need help with daily activities.
Unpaid care is common here, with 16.0% of people providing support to others. This is much higher than most areas, though volunteering rates are slightly below the national average.
Living alone is common, with 29.8% of people in single-person households. This is well above the national figure, and the typical home holds only 2.2 people.
Home ownership is strong, with 40.3% of houses owned outright. Most homes are separate houses, though the proportion of larger homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen since 2011.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 64% of workers driving to work. Only 0.6% of the population uses public transport to commute.
The community is quite mobile, with 42.7% of people having moved in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen since 2011.
Far fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, at just 38.9%. The unemployment rate is also much higher than most areas at 9.9%.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.7. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, schools or groceries.