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Coonalpyn
1 km²
A quiet life defines Coonalpyn, where a small population of 193 people live in a settled, aging community. The area has become far older than the national figure, with nearly 38% of residents now aged 65 or over. This shift is reflected in the home lives here, where many people live alone and a high number of homes are owned outright. It is a place of modest incomes and a strong spirit of service, with one of the highest rates of volunteering in the region.
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The community has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 55 years old. This is far older than the national figure, and the proportion of seniors has risen by 20 points since 2011.
English and Australian ancestries are most common, though the proportion of people born overseas has risen to 13.5% since 2011.
English is the primary language for 90.2% of the community, and there are almost no residents who speak little or no English.
More than half of residents (51.3%) report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen 20 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 23.1% of residents completing Year 12 and 7.9% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical household earning $762 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common here, as 43.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 13.0% need help with daily activities—both figures are well above the state average.
Community spirit is high, with 32.2% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high proportion of people providing unpaid care.
Living arrangements are small and often solitary, with 42.7% of people living alone and a typical household size of just 1.9 people.
Housing is very affordable and stable, with 46.9% of homes owned outright and typical weekly rents of $160, which is far below the national figure.
While most people drive to work, 5.1% use public transport, and no one in the community works from home.
The area is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most other areas.
The workforce is small, with only 33.9% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is quite walkable for daily needs, with 98.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, though there are no schools or health services nearby.