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2370, NSW
4,769 km²
Far fewer people have access to money and resources in postcode 2370 than in most similar areas. This is an older community where the typical resident is 48, and over a quarter of the population are seniors. It is a largely Australian-born area with a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence, making up 7.8% of the population. The region is marked by lower typical incomes and a high proportion of people living alone.
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The area is far older than the national average, with seniors accounting for 27.6% of residents. There is a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 7.8%, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.3% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 2.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 28.9%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9% but has risen since 2011.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 34.4% of residents completing Year 12. Only 11.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national average.
Incomes are among the lowest for this level; the typical household earns $955 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 7.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35.1% of people living with a long-term health condition. About 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is high at 19%, well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people caring for children unpaid is much lower than in most areas.
A high number of people live alone (35.3%) and one-parent families are much more common than in most areas. Typical homes are small, with only 2.2 people per house.
The area is dominated by separate houses, and 43.9% are owned outright, far above the national average. Rents are very low, with a typical weekly cost of $225.
The community is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Only 13.6% of workers do so from home, well below the state average.
While 32.3% of residents moved in the last five years, there has been a notable increase in recent arrivals from overseas, reaching 13.8%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48%) compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, which is a little above the national figure.
This area ranks very low for overall advantage, scoring a 1 out of 10, placing it below about 90% of similar areas across the country.
There were 13 recorded offences per 100,000 people, which is lower than most areas.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 3.8. Less than half of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.
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