Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Korora - Emerald Beach

58 km²

Korora - Emerald Beach is characterised by somewhat fewer renters than the norm, a slightly older population and somewhat more graduates than the norm.

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📍 Korora - Emerald Beach, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population10,262▲ +33.3%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +4.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.6%People aged 65 and over20.0%Children under 1520.2%People in a de facto relationship14.0%▲ +35.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 28%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (23%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)28.0%

Young adults (25–44)22.8%

Children (0–14)20.2%

Seniors (65+)20.0%

Youth (15–24)9.0%

Marital status

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Married at 55%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (10%).

Married55%
Never married29%
Divorced10%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Australia at 90%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia80.7%

England3.8%

New Zealand1.9%

South Africa1.2%

India0.7%

China0.4%

Philippines0.4%

Italy0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (30%) and Irish (11%).

English46.2%

Australian37.8%

Irish14.1%

Scottish12.7%

German5.5%

Italian2.7%

Dutch1.9%

Chinese1.4%

Indian0.9%

Filipino0.7%

Language

People using another language at home5.8%

Language used at home

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Punjabi (1%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only90.7%

Punjabi0.6%

Mandarin0.5%

Arabic0.2%

Italian0.2%

Cantonese0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Greek0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Vietnamese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion47.2%

Religious affiliation

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is No religion at 50%, followed by Christianity (47%) and Other religions (1%).

No religion50%
Christianity47%
Other religions1%
Buddhism1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1256.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher27.2%

Highest year of school

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (26%) and Year 9 or below (7%).

Year 1256.6%

Year 1025.1%

Year 9 or below7.0%

Year 116.9%

Highest qualification level

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 34%, followed by Bachelor degree (31%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV30.0%

Bachelor degree27.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma16.8%

Postgraduate degree7.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.4%

Certificate I / II2.0%

Field of qualification

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Management & commerce at 20%, followed by Health (15%) and Engineering & related (14%).

Management & commerce18.0%

Health13.7%

Engineering & related13.1%

Education12.4%

Society & culture11.3%

Architecture & building7.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.7%

Creative arts3.4%

Agriculture & environment3.1%

Natural & physical sciences2.5%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$848▲ +51.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,883▲ +53.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,066▲ +52.6%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.6%Households earning $3,000+ a week24.5%

Household income distribution

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 33%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $4,000 or more (14%).

$1,500–$2,99930.6%

$650–$1,49926.1%

$4,000 or more12.6%

$3,000–$3,99911.9%

Under $65011.6%

Personal income distribution

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Under $650 at 39%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65037.5%

$650–$1,49933.3%

$1,500–$2,99919.2%

$3,000 or more5.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition28.3%People with a mental health condition8.6%People needing help with daily activities4.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is None at 70%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (6%).

None64.6%

One condition20.1%

Two conditions5.4%

Three or more2.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Arthritis at 21%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (17%).

Arthritis9.8%

Mental health8.6%

Other condition7.9%

Asthma7.7%

Heart disease4.0%

Cancer3.4%

Diabetes2.9%

Lung condition1.9%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.7%People providing unpaid care13.2%People caring for children unpaid30.7%People who served in the Defence Force3.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework26.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families11.5%People living alone17.6%▲ +3.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Couples with children at 55%, followed by Couples without children (33%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children55%
Couples without children33%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is 2 people at 40%, followed by 1 person (18%) and 4 people (16%).

2 people40.4%

1 person17.6%

4 people16.0%

3 people15.6%

5 people7.4%

6 or more3.1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$458▲ +43.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000▲ +15.4%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting19.9%Homes owned outright40.9%Separate (detached) houses86.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms87.7%▲ +3.5%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Owned outright at 41%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (38%) and Rented (20%).

Owned outright41%
Owned with a mortgage38%
Rented20%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Separate house at 87%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Flat or apartment (4%).

Separate house87%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Flat or apartment4%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 3 bedrooms (35%) and 5 or more (12%).

4 bedrooms41.0%

3 bedrooms34.4%

5 or more12.3%

2 bedrooms8.6%

1 bedroom2.5%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is $350–$549 at 59%, followed by $550–$749 (21%) and $200–$349 (14%).

$350–$54956.4%

$550–$74920.5%

$200–$34913.0%

$750 or more3.1%

Under $2002.6%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $3,000 or more (18%).

$1,800–$2,99938.2%

$1,000–$1,79924.3%

$3,000 or more17.2%

Under $1,00015.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle1.2%▼ -47.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 49%, followed by 1 vehicle (27%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles48.6%

1 vehicle26.7%

3 vehicles15.3%

4 or more8.3%

No vehicle1.2%

How people get to work

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)65.4%

Worked at home14.6%

Car (passenger)4.6%

Walked1.7%

Bus0.3%

Bicycle0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years45.8%Recent arrivals from overseas10.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation63.0%Employed full-time54.2%

Industries people work in

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 21%, followed by Construction (12%) and Education & training (11%).

Health care & social assistance19.9%

Construction11.3%

Education & training10.3%

Retail trade10.2%

Accommodation & food7.5%

Public administration & safety7.0%

Professional & technical6.2%

Other services4.2%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing2.8%

Manufacturing2.8%

Occupations people work in

In Korora - Emerald Beach, the largest group is Professionals at 26%, followed by Managers (14%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals25.8%

Managers13.7%

Clerical & administrative13.2%

Community & personal service13.1%

Technicians & trades12.6%

Sales workers9.1%

Labourers7.3%

Machinery operators & drivers3.7%

Areas within Korora - Emerald Beach

Nearby areas

Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca Coffs Harbour - North Coffs Harbour - South Woolgoolga - Arrawarra Sawtell - Boambee Urunga Bellingen Nambucca Heads

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