Coen

The community is notably young, with 25.8% of people under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. De facto relationships are very common here at 32.7%, far exceeding the state average.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.9% of people born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 83.5% of the community, and 5.4% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious views have shifted since 2011, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising by 23 points to reach 39.1%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 26.3% nationally.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly family income of $1,187, far below the Australian figure of $2,120.

Residents report far fewer long-term health conditions than most of the country, with only 16.5% having a chronic condition compared to 27.7% nationally.

Caring for children is a major part of local life, with 34.8% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure of 26.3%.

Homes are typically large, averaging 3.3 people, and one-parent families are far more common here than in the rest of the state at 30.6%.

Rental properties dominate the market at 81.2%, and typical weekly rents are very low at $123, far below the national average of $375.

The area is highly car-dependent, though 33.3% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is far above the national figure of 7.4%.

The community is relatively stable, as 36.3% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is a little higher than the national figure of 5.1%, though this has fallen since 2011.

While 91% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, the area is mostly car-dependent as there are no schools, parks, or health services within a short walk.