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Coolangatta (NSW)

14 km²

Coolangatta (NSW) is characterised by far fewer renters than most areas, slightly above-average household incomes and a somewhat older age profile.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population324▲ +11.3%since 2011Median age51 yrs▲ +8.5%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population9.9%People aged 65 and over24.1%Children under 1510.5%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–42525

Age structure

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 35%, followed by Seniors (65+) (25%) and Young adults (25–44) (15%).

Older adults (45–64)34.3%
Seniors (65+)24.1%
Young adults (25–44)14.8%
Youth (15–24)14.2%
Children (0–14)10.5%

Marital status

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (29%) and Divorced (7%).

  • Married58%
  • Never married29%
  • Divorced7%
  • Widowed4%
  • Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (6%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia87.0%
England5.9%
New Zealand0.9%

Language

People using another language at home3.7%

Language used at home

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (1%).

English only95.4%
Italian1.2%

Religion

People with no religion46.3%

Religious affiliation

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Christianity at 48%, followed by No religion (48%) and Islam (3%).

  • Christianity48%
  • No religion48%
  • Islam3%
  • Buddhism1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1249.3%

Highest year of school

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Year 12 at 51%, followed by Year 10 (34%) and Year 11 (8%).

Year 1249.3%
Year 1032.7%
Year 117.4%
Year 9 or below6.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$822▲ +35.4%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,058▲ +51.4%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,166▲ +31.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week13.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.8%

Household income distribution

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (20%) and $4,000 or more (18%).

$1,500–$2,99936.4%
$650–$1,49920.9%
$4,000 or more19.1%
Under $65016.4%
$3,000–$3,99912.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition31.8%People with a mental health condition6.8%People needing help with daily activities2.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis10.5%
Asthma8.6%
Mental health6.8%
Heart disease6.5%
Other condition5.9%
Diabetes3.4%
Cancer3.1%
Lung condition2.2%

Community Participation

Volunteers22.5%People providing unpaid care12.6%People caring for children unpaid24.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.8→ 0.0%since 2011One-parent families11.0%

Family composition

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (39%) and One-parent families (11%).

  • Couples with children49%
  • Couples without children39%
  • One-parent families11%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$400▲ +60.0%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,833▼ -26.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011Households renting6.4%Homes owned outright53.6%Separate (detached) houses100.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Owned outright at 53%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (41%) and Rented (6%).

  • Owned outright53%
  • Owned with a mortgage41%
  • Rented6%

Types of homes

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (25%) and Car (passenger) (3%).

Car (driver)58.7%
Worked at home21.8%
Car (passenger)2.8%
Walked2.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years19.6%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate0.0%Labour-force participation63.9%Employed full-time49.2%

Industries people work in

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Construction at 16%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Accommodation & food (13%).

Construction15.6%
Retail trade12.3%
Accommodation & food12.3%
Education & training12.3%
Health care & social assistance10.1%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing7.8%
Professional & technical6.1%
Public administration & safety5.0%
Manufacturing4.5%
Arts & recreation3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Coolangatta (NSW), the largest group is Managers at 21%, followed by Technicians & trades (18%) and Professionals (17%).

Managers20.1%
Technicians & trades17.9%
Professionals16.8%
Labourers11.7%
Clerical & administrative10.1%
Community & personal service9.5%
Sales workers8.9%
Machinery operators & drivers1.7%

Nearby areas

Shoalhaven HeadsComerong IslandNumbaaBack ForestFar MeadowGreenwell PointOrient PointPyree