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Liverpool Plains
5,082 km²
Spanning over 5,000 square kilometres of regional New South Wales, Liverpool Plains is a spacious rural community with a strong First Nations presence. It is a place where the population is notably older than the national average, and the typical resident is now 47. The area is predominantly made up of detached houses and people with deep roots in the region, creating a stable but ageing community. This character is reflected in its low migration rates and a workforce heavily tied to the land.
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First Nations people make up 14.8% of the population, which is far above the national figure and has risen since 2011. The community is older than most, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 and over.
The area is very homogenous, with 83.1% of people born in Australia. Only 4.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.7% of people using another language at home. This is much lower than the national figure.
Christianity remains the most common faith at 58.8%, though the proportion of people reporting no religion has risen by 15 points since 2011 to reach 27.3%.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 31.4% of residents completing Year 12. Just 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure.
Incomes are much lower than the usual Australian levels, with the typical weekly family income sitting at $1,479. However, the proportion of households earning $3,000 or more a week rose by 8.9 points since 2011.
Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 32.0% reporting a long-term condition. Arthritis and asthma are the most common issues reported.
Volunteering is common here, with 19.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also more frequent than in most areas.
First Nations residents face significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 17.0% and a typical weekly personal income of $474, both well below national figures. Around 8.4% speak a First Nations language.
Single-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 17.4%. More people live alone compared to the state average, with 30.8% of households consisting of one person.
The landscape is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.5% of homes. Home ownership is high, with 44.0% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure.
Cars are essential for most, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport. Working from home is more common than in many areas, at 16.2%.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national averages.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries, employing 22.7% of the workforce. Full-time employment is higher than most areas, though the overall number of people working or looking for work is much lower than the national average.
The area ranks low for overall advantage and access to resources compared to other regions. Population growth has also been much lower than the state average since 2021.
The region is warmer than most of the state, with an average maximum temperature of 25.6°C. Annual rainfall is higher than the New South Wales average.
Assault and property damage rates are higher than in most areas, though the overall crime rate fell by 17.2% over the last five years.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.4. Access to groceries, schools, and health services within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.