Council (LGA) · Area profile

Copper Coast

773 km²

Copper Coast has an ageing population, low household incomes and fewer university graduates than most areas.

📍 Copper Coast, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population15,050▲ +16.2%since 2011 Median age54 yrs▲ +14.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.5%People aged 65 and over32.7%Children under 1514.1%People in a de facto relationship11.6%▲ +15.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Young adults (25–44) (17%).

Seniors (65+)32.7%

Older adults (45–64)27.8%

Young adults (25–44)17.4%

Children (0–14)14.1%

Youth (15–24)8.1%

Marital status

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Married at 50%, followed by Never married (27%) and Divorced (11%).

Married50%
Never married27%
Divorced11%
Widowed8%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia82.8%

England4.8%

New Zealand0.6%

Philippines0.3%

India0.3%

Italy0.2%

South Africa0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

China0.0%

Ancestry

In Copper Coast, the largest group is English at 38%, followed by Australian (37%) and Scottish (7%).

English45.5%

Australian44.2%

Scottish8.3%

German8.2%

Irish6.8%

Italian1.9%

Dutch1.7%

Greek0.7%

Filipino0.5%

Chinese0.4%

Language

People using another language at home2.3%

Language used at home

In Copper Coast, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Greek (0%) and Italian (0%).

English only90.9%

Greek0.2%

Italian0.2%

Mandarin0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Hindi0.0%

Cantonese0.0%

Vietnamese0.0%

Arabic0.0%

Religion

People with no religion49.2%

Religious affiliation

In Copper Coast, the largest group is No religion at 54%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Other religions (0%).

No religion54%
Christianity45%
Other religions0%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.3%

Highest year of school

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Year 12 at 35%, followed by Year 10 (25%) and Year 11 (24%).

Year 1231.6%

Year 1023.1%

Year 1122.0%

Year 9 or below14.5%

Highest qualification level

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 55%, followed by Advanced diploma / diploma (19%) and Bachelor degree (16%).

Certificate III / IV40.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.9%

Bachelor degree12.1%

Certificate I / II3.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.4%

Postgraduate degree1.9%

Field of qualification

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Engineering & related at 22%, followed by Management & commerce (16%) and Society & culture (15%).

Engineering & related16.9%

Management & commerce12.5%

Society & culture11.7%

Health11.7%

Education8.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.9%

Architecture & building5.0%

Agriculture & environment2.4%

Creative arts1.4%

Information technology0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$551▲ +38.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$997▲ +33.1%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,300▲ +40.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week7.4%

Household income distribution

In Copper Coast, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 42%, followed by Under $650 (27%) and $1,500–$2,999 (23%).

$650–$1,49938.1%

Under $65024.7%

$1,500–$2,99921.0%

$3,000–$3,9994.2%

$4,000 or more3.2%

Personal income distribution

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Under $650 at 57%, followed by $650–$1,499 (31%) and $1,500–$2,999 (10%).

Under $65052.0%

$650–$1,49928.2%

$1,500–$2,9999.5%

$3,000 or more1.5%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition40.3%People with a mental health condition11.4%People needing help with daily activities8.9%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Copper Coast, the largest group is None at 56%, followed by One condition (26%) and Two conditions (11%).

None50.8%

One condition23.8%

Two conditions9.8%

Three or more6.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis16.2%

Mental health11.4%

Asthma11.4%

Other condition10.2%

Diabetes8.7%

Heart disease7.1%

Cancer4.8%

Lung condition3.8%

Stroke1.5%

Dementia1.0%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.0%People providing unpaid care13.6%People caring for children unpaid20.3%People who served in the Defence Force4.3%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families15.9%People living alone31.1%▲ +6.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Couples without children at 44%, followed by Couples with children (39%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples without children44%
Couples with children39%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Copper Coast, the largest group is 2 people at 44%, followed by 1 person (31%) and 3 people (11%).

2 people43.9%

1 person31.1%

3 people10.9%

4 people8.6%

5 people3.5%

6 or more2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$250▲ +35.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,177▲ +8.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -30.0%since 2011 Households renting23.7%Homes owned outright44.9%Separate (detached) houses92.2%Homes with three or more bedrooms79.6%▲ +3.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (24%).

Owned outright46%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Rented24%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (6%) and Other dwelling (1%).

Separate house92%
Townhouse / semi-detached6%
Other dwelling1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Copper Coast, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 51%, followed by 4 bedrooms (26%) and 2 bedrooms (16%).

3 bedrooms50.0%

4 bedrooms26.0%

2 bedrooms15.7%

5 or more3.7%

1 bedroom2.6%

Studio / none0.3%

Weekly rent distribution

In Copper Coast, the largest group is $200–$349 at 66%, followed by Under $200 (28%) and $350–$549 (6%).

$200–$34963.0%

Under $20026.9%

$350–$5495.2%

$750 or more0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Copper Coast, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by Under $1,000 (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (14%).

$1,000–$1,79941.0%

Under $1,00036.6%

$1,800–$2,99912.9%

$3,000 or more3.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.8%▼ -26.2%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Copper Coast, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles38.3%

1 vehicle37.3%

3 vehicles12.3%

4 or more7.3%

No vehicle4.8%

How people get to work

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Car (driver) at 81%, followed by Worked at home (9%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)67.9%

Worked at home7.3%

Car (passenger)4.3%

Walked3.6%

Bus0.4%

Bicycle0.4%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years35.4%Recent arrivals from overseas4.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.3%Labour-force participation44.6%Employed full-time51.6%

Industries people work in

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 18%, followed by Retail trade (12%) and Construction (9%).

Health care & social assistance17.4%

Retail trade11.4%

Construction8.7%

Education & training8.7%

Accommodation & food8.4%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.1%

Public administration & safety4.6%

Other services4.6%

Manufacturing4.5%

Transport & warehousing4.4%

Occupations people work in

In Copper Coast, the largest group is Community & personal service at 16%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Professionals (14%).

Community & personal service15.7%

Technicians & trades15.1%

Professionals13.5%

Labourers13.0%

Managers12.3%

Clerical & administrative10.6%

Sales workers10.1%

Machinery operators & drivers7.7%

Areas within Copper Coast

Kadina Moonta Wallaroo

Nearby areas

Barunga West Yorke Peninsula Wakefield Port Pirie Adelaide Plains Franklin Harbour Whyalla Clare and Gilbert Valleys

👥 Demographics & Identity