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Calare
32,648 km²
A much higher proportion of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Calare than in most similar areas. This community in New South Wales is largely Australian-born and sees a high number of people living in detached houses. While the population has grown by 16% since 2011, it remains a place where many people own their homes outright and live in larger family properties. The area has a mix of older adults and children, giving it a steady, family-oriented feel.
108 schools within reach make Calare convenient for families.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 7.8%, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. Residents are a little older than the national typical age of 38, with 20.1% of the community aged 65 and over.
The area is far less diverse than the rest of the state, as only 9.3% of people were born overseas. Most residents claim Australian (42.3%) or English (40.9%) ancestry.
English is the primary language for 87.5% of the community. Very few people speak little or no English (0.6%), a figure far below the national average.
Christianity is the most common faith at 56.1%, though the number of people with no religion has risen sharply by 18 points since 2011 to reach 32.4%.
Higher education is less common here, with only 16.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,493, which is a little below the national figure. However, the number of households earning over $3,000 a week rose by 11 points since 2011.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.3% of people. This includes a higher rate of mental health conditions (10.5%) compared to the national figure.
Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate fell 5.1 points since 2011 to 15.7%. Unpaid care for children is about the same as the national figure.
Living arrangements lean towards smaller households, with 28.8% of people living alone. This is well above the national figure of 25.6%.
Separate houses are the norm for 88.7% of residents, and 36.6% of these homes are owned outright. Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 65.3% of workers driving. Only 0.4% of people use public transport for commuting, despite there being many bus stops available.
The community is relatively stable, with 38% of people moving in the last five years, which is a little lower than the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is higher here than in most areas at 61%. The unemployment rate is also much lower than most areas, sitting at 4%.
Walkability is lower than the state average, with only 49.9% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents are far less likely to be within a short walk of groceries or health services.