People & Lifestyle Kotara NSW 2289

What Kind of People Live in Kotara NSW 2289?

Diversity Levels in Kotara

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Kotara

21.0%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

22.8%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Median age	39	Bottom 28%	5% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	3.0%	Top 33%	1775% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	16.3%	Top 46%	10% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Kotara

Full Kotara Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Kotara

74.0%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

73.7%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	33	Top 6%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 16%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	73.0	Bottom 43%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	28.0	Bottom 10%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.1%	Top 9%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Kotara

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Kotara

24.8%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

29.2%

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
% Religious	50.0%	Bottom 34%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	89.8%	Top 35%	2% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	32.4%	Bottom 12%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Kotara

Kotara Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Kotara

72.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.6

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.1%	Top 28%	93% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	1.9	Bottom 39%	6% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.8%	Top 11%	46% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	7 km	Bottom 9%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	1.0%	Bottom 45%	29% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Kotara

Kotara Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Kotara

58.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

60.9

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	75%	Top 7%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	14	Top 14%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	0.0	Bottom 43%	Data for May 2023
No religion	49.6%	Top 37%	103% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	5.3%	Top 16%	182% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	46.0%	Bottom 48%	6% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	58.1%	Top 6%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.1%	Top 22%	50% to Jan 2021

Community Score in Kotara

Kotara Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Kotara

83.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

85.6

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Community Groups	2.0	Top 17%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	94.0%	Bottom 32%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	32.1%	Bottom 45%	25% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Kotara

Kotara School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Kotara

78.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

74.1

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Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Average childcare centre rating	50	Bottom 43%	Data for Dec 2022
Total childcare places	180	Top 36%	Data for Dec 2022
Total children in preschool (LGA)	2190	Top 6%	Data for Dec 2020
Family households	74.6%	Top 44%	1% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	2.5%	Bottom 40%	31% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Health Services (64)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Allied Massage	171 Park Ave
Allstar Nursing & Disability Services Australia
Anytime Fitness	Unit 5 6 Bradford Cl
AudioClinic	Audioclinic Kotara Shop 1012 A, Westfield Shopping Centre Cnr Park Avenue and Northcott Drive
Berton Peter	Suite 1 76 Park Ave

Community Groups (3)

Education (9)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Creative Childcare	Unit 6/ 154 Park Ave
Creative Childcare Centre	Unit 6/154 Park Ave
Fins Swim School	35 Northcott
Kotara Montessori Children's Centre	19 Joanne St

Businesses (49)

Venues and Restaurants (27)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Espresso Warriors	Westfield Kotara
Gamble & Brown	Homemaker Centre Unit 10/ 150 Park St
Gamble & Brown Cafe	10/150 Park Ave
Jamaica Blue	Westfield Kotara, Cnr Park Avenue and Northcote Drive
The Coffee Club	70-90 Northcott Dr

Recreational Facilities (8)

Headline	Place	Datetime
Event Cinemas Kotara	Park Ave
endota spa Kotara	Shop/2001 Park Ave
Peter Lewis Art	Private Bag 418
Westfield Kotara	Cnr Park Ave and Northcott Drv

Tourism (5)

Name	Address
Cruise Travel Centre Kotara	Shop/2036 Northcott Dr, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
Flight Centre Kotara	Westfield Kotara 2, 26 Northcott Dr, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
Travel Associates Kotara	Shop 2018 Westfield Kotara Cnr Park Avenue and, Northcott Dr, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
STA Travel	Corner Park Ave & Northcott Drive Shop 2098, Kotara NSW 2289, Australia
Cruise Travel Centre Kotara	Westfield