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Coobowie
1 km²
A small coastal pocket of the Yorke Peninsula, Coobowie is a quiet community of just 222 people. It is an area of an older generation, where the typical resident is 61 and over a third of the population are seniors. This aging profile is reflected in the high number of people living alone and the prevalence of long-term health needs. Overall, it is a stable, residential place with a high rate of home ownership and a very low number of young children.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 36.9% of people aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 13.5% of the population, which is well below the Australian average, though this figure has risen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 14.0% were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 50.0%.
English is the only language spoken at home in Coobowie. There are no residents who speak little or no English, a figure far below the national average.
About 63.5% of residents identify as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 29.7%, which is much lower than in most other areas.
Education levels are lower than the state and national figures, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.
Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household income of $787, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, typical incomes have risen since 2011.
Health needs are high here; 13.1% of people need help with daily activities, and 39.6% have a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.
Coobowie has a strong volunteer spirit, with 23.2% of people volunteering, which is much higher than most areas. There is also a high number of veterans, with 8.6% of the population having served in the Defence Force.
Nearly half of all homes (48.5%) are occupied by a single person, a figure far above the national average. This contributes to a low average of 1.9 people per home.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 48.5% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Typical weekly rent is much lower than the national figure at $200.
The area is almost entirely dependent on cars, with 64.4% of working residents driving to work and 0.0% using public transport to commute.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Only 39.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national average.
Most residents can walk to groceries and parks within 15 minutes, but there are no schools or health services within that distance.