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Unincorporated NSW
93,209 km²
Far fewer people use another language at home in Unincorporated NSW than in the rest of the state. This sparse area has a small population of 1,016 people that has shrank by 13% since 2011. It is a noticeably older community, where the typical resident is 45, and a high number of people have no religious affiliation. Residents generally enjoy a high level of overall advantage and an outdoorsy lifestyle in a hot, dry climate.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 20.5% of the population, a figure that rose 3.0 percentage points since 2011.
Very few people here were born overseas, at 10.2%, which is far below the 27.7% national figure. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.
Only 3.8% of residents use a language other than English at home, far below the national figure of 22.3%. Consequently, very few people—just 0.6%—speak little or no English.
A high proportion of people here have no religion, at 44.4%. This is well above the national figure of 38.9% and represents a 21 percentage point increase since 2011.
While 46.9% of residents completed Year 12, this is far below the national figure of 58.8%. However, the percentage of adults with a bachelor degree or higher rose to 14.6% since 2011.
Personal incomes are a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly income of $900. Typical family incomes are $1,927 a week, which is a little below the national figure.
Residents report fewer health issues than most areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.9% of the population. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very common here, with 29.9% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. Many residents also do a lot of unpaid housework.
First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 34. They also earn a typical personal income of $774, which is well above the national figure.
Families with children are common, making up 54.7% of households. People per home is about the same as the national figure at 2.5.
Home ownership is very high, with 48.4% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Separate houses are the most common dwelling type at 79.3%.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with 0.0% of people commuting by public transport. However, 30.6% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.
This is a stable population, as only 27.1% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The local workforce is very active, with 68.1% of adults working or looking for work. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which account for 34.2% of jobs.
Residents have a high level of overall advantage, scoring 9 out of 10. This puts the area ahead of about 90% of other similar areas.
The climate is hot and dry, with an average maximum temperature of 28.9 degrees. Annual rainfall is very low at 162mm, far below the state average.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.5. Very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, health services, or schools.