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Port Kembla Industrial
13 km²
Daily life is almost entirely non-residential in Port Kembla Industrial, where only five people now live. This is a sparsely populated industrial zone that has seen its tiny population shrink by 82% since 2011. The few remaining residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 58. While it serves as a hub for business and transport, it is not a typical residential community.
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The area is sparsely populated and lacks children and retirees, with 0.0% of residents under 15 or over 65. The typical resident is far older than the national figure, at 58 years.
People born overseas make up 32.1% of the population, which is well above the Australian figure of 27.7%.
Those using another language at home account for 20.7%, a figure that is a little below the national average of 22.3%.
People with no religion make up 20.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is far below the state and national figures, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 25.0% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly personal income is among the lowest at this level at $537, though this has risen by $200 since 2011.
No residents in this area require help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%.
The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 65 and a typical weekly income of $225, both far below state and national figures.
The area has an extremely high number of public transport departures and stops relative to its tiny population, though the walk to the nearest stop is longer than in most areas.
The proportion of adults working or looking for work is 53.6%, which is well below the national average of 61.1%.
The area is primarily industrial, containing 37 businesses for its very small population of 7 people.
Rainfall is much higher than in most areas at 1,305mm, while minimum temperatures are well above the New South Wales average.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average, and very few homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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