Central Coast Council area
Volunteer work
In Central Coast Council area 17.2% of the population reported doing some form of voluntary work in 2016. This was a greater proportion than San Remo - Doyalson - Colongra.
The voluntary work sector is an important part of Australia's economy. The level of volunteering can indicate the cohesiveness of the community and how readily individuals are able to contribute to that community. Factors impacting on the level of volunteering in Central Coast Council area include the Age Structure of the population, the level of Proficiency in English, Income and Education levels.
Volunteer numbers for the 2021 Census declined in many parts of Australia due to lockdowns and COVID-19 distancing measures.
Derived from the Census question:
'In the last twelve months did the person spend any time doing voluntary work through an organisation or group?'
Persons aged 15 years and over.
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| Central Coast Council area - Persons aged 15+ (Usual residence) | 2016 | 2011 | Change | |||||
| Volunteer status | Number | % | San Remo - Doyalson - Colongra % | Number | % | San Remo - Doyalson - Colongra % | 2011 to 2016 | |
 Volunteer | 46,106 | 17.2 | 10.5 | 39,738 | 15.8 | 10.8 | +6,368 | 9001 |
| Not a volunteer | 200,614 | 75.0 | 82.8 | 190,492 | 75.7 | 80.0 | +10,122 | 9002 |
| Volunteer work not stated | 20,594 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 21,254 | 8.5 | 9.2 | -660 | 9003 |
| Total persons aged 15+ | 267,314 | 100.0 | 100.0 | 251,484 | 100.0 | 100.0 | +15,830 | |
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing (opens a new window) 2011 and 2016. Compiled and presented by .id (opens a new window)(informed decisions).
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Dominant groups
Analysis of the voluntary work performed by the population in Central Coast Council area in 2016 compared to San Remo - Doyalson - Colongra shows that there was a higher proportion of people who volunteered for an organisation or group.
Overall, 17.2% of the population reported performing voluntary work, compared with 10.5% for San Remo - Doyalson - Colongra.
Emerging groups
The number of volunteers in Central Coast Council area increased by 6,368 people between 2011 and 2016.