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Coffin Bay
4 km²
A typical resident in Coffin Bay is far older than most, with a typical age of 57 years. This is a mature community where over a third of the population are seniors, a figure far above the national average. While the population grew by 8.5% since 2011, the area remains small and predominantly residential, with a strong lean towards home ownership. It is a place where traditional family structures are common and the pace of life is reflected in a high rate of volunteering.
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The community is far older than the rest of Australia, with 34% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 12% of the population, which is well below the national figure. De facto relationships are also much more common here than in other similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 11.7% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.
English is the primary language, with 92.2% of people using it at home. Only 3.3% of the population use another language, a figure far below the state and national averages, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
A majority of residents, 57.6%, have no religion, which is far above the national figure. This trend has grown significantly, with the number rising 25 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are lower than the state average, with only 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more people have completed Year 12 than in 2011, and many hold a Certificate III or IV.
Typical weekly household income is $1,258, which is well below the national figure. While personal income is higher than in most similar areas, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week is well below the state average.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 34% of people. Despite this, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most similar areas.
Volunteering is very common, with 24.2% of people helping out, far above the national figure. There is also a high rate of people doing at least 15 hours of unpaid housework per week.
Homes tend to be small, with only 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national average. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone and couples without children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 47.1% of homes are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. Renting is less common here than in the rest of the state.
The community is almost entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people commute by public transport and only 1% of homes have no motor vehicle.
About 37.1% of people moved in the last five years, which is about the same as the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 3.8% of the population.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average, and full-time employment is also lower. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.8%, with many people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. While many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, no one is within walking distance of a school, health service, or public transport.