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Uralla
3,227 km²
An older population defines Uralla, where the typical resident is 47, far older than the national figure. This is a community with a strong First Nations presence and a high proportion of seniors, making it distinct within New South Wales. It is a place of large, detached homes and a steady way of life, where most people are born in Australia and speak English. The area feels established and stable, with a small but notable increase in the number of residents with university degrees since 2011.
The area's schools rate below its broader socio-economic standing.
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Uralla is significantly older than most areas, with the typical age at 47 and seniors making up 23.1% of the population. The First Nations population is also well above the state average at 9.5%, a figure that has risen since 2011.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.2% born overseas, which is far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.
More than half of the population identifies as Christian, while 36.7% of residents report no religion, which is a little below the national figure.
Education levels have improved, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree rising to 20% since 2011. While this is much higher than similar areas, it remains well below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,346, which is well below the national figure. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen by 9.4 percentage points since 2011.
Residents struggle more with health than most, with 34.6% living with a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are also a little more common here than in the rest of Australia.
Uralla has a very active volunteer base, at 23.3%, which is far above the state average. Unpaid care is also common, with 15% of people providing support to others.
First Nations people make up a significant part of the community, though they face a much higher unemployment rate of 16.9% compared to the rest of the country.
Most people live in couples with children or without, and about 26.4% of residents live alone. Household sizes are about the same as the national average.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 95.4% of homes being detached. A high 42.5% of these homes are owned outright, far above the national figure.
Cars are essential here, as 0% of people commute by public transport and 96.6% of homes own at least one vehicle. Working from home is also more common than the national average.
The population is relatively stable, with only 30.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
Agriculture, education, and health are the main industries for workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about the same as the rest of the state.
The area ranks better than 60% of similar regions for overall advantage, with a particularly strong score for education and job skills.
The climate is wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall of 818mm and minimum temperatures that are among the lowest in the region.
Overall recorded offences are much lower than in most areas, though property damage is higher and sexual offences are more frequent than usual.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0. Many homes are far from basic amenities like groceries and health services compared to the state average.