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Coconuts
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Daily life in Coconuts is largely car-dependent and geared towards a senior population. The typical resident is 56, which is far older than the national figure, and the community has shrunk by 26% since 2011. This is a quiet, sparsely populated area where almost every home is within a short walk of a park, though most other services require a drive. It is a place where many people own their homes outright and live in small households.
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Coconuts is far older than most areas, with 33.7% of people aged 65 and over. This explains why the population of children under 15 is well below the national figure at just 10.1%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and English and Australian are the most common ancestries. People born overseas make up 12% of the population, which is far below the national figure.
While 84.6% of people speak only English, those using another language at home rose to 7.7% since 2011. This is still far below the national average, with Italian being the most common second language.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.1% of the population, a figure that rose 24 points since 2011.
A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, though those with a bachelor degree or higher at 10.5% are far below the national figure. Qualifications are often in engineering, management, or society and culture.
Typical weekly household income is $1,178, which is well below the national figure. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure that fell slightly since 2011.
Health needs are higher here than in most areas, with 8.7% of people needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are well above the state average, most commonly arthritis and mental health.
The area has a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.4% of people having served. Unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, while fewer people are caring for children.
Households are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone, which is well above the state average.
Home ownership is very high, with 47.8% of homes owned outright. While most are separate houses, 40% of dwellings are rented, which is well above the national figure.
The community is almost entirely reliant on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. About 10.3% of workers work from home, which is higher than in most similar areas.
About 34.8% of residents moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since the last census period.
Full-time employment is higher here than in most areas, though the overall number of adults working or looking for work is far below the national figure. Common industries include health, construction, and public administration.
The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes within walking distance of groceries, health services, or public transport. However, every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.