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Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi
11 km²
A high proportion of renters and a distinct lack of large family homes set Corrimal - Tarrawanna - Bellambi apart from the rest of the state. This community of over 16,000 people is older than the national average, with a growing number of seniors. It is a walkable area where most residents live close to parks and schools, though it faces higher rates of long-term health conditions. The neighbourhood is predominantly Australian-born, maintaining a stable identity with few recent overseas arrivals.
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The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. This trend is driven by seniors, who make up 19.4% of the population and have increased since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to New South Wales. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 83.4% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
A large number of residents report having no religion, a figure that rose 21 points since 2011 to reach 40.4%.
Schooling is a major feature of the area, which has more schools per 1,000 children than most similar places. However, Year 12 completion is well below the national average.
Typical household incomes are lower than the state and national figures. While typical weekly income rose since 2011, it remains below the usual amount for New South Wales.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with a much higher rate of people needing help with daily activities and a higher prevalence of mental health conditions.
Unpaid care is common, as a much higher proportion of people provide unpaid care compared to most similar areas. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011.
The area has a larger First Nations population than most similar places. This group faces higher unemployment and lower personal incomes than the wider community.
Single-person households are very common, and the area has a much higher rate of one-parent families than the national average.
Renting is far more common here than in most areas, and detached houses are much less frequent. Typical monthly mortgage payments are higher than the national figure.
Working from home is very common, with 25.5% of the workforce doing so. Despite this, many homes still lack a motor vehicle, which is much higher than in most areas.
The community is relatively stable, with fewer people moving in the last five years and fewer recent overseas arrivals compared to the state average.
The area has a lower proportion of full-time employees than the national average and a slightly higher unemployment rate.
Overall, the area's advantage score is lower than about 60% of similar places, reflecting lower typical incomes and a lower access to money and resources.
The area is much wetter than the rest of the state, with average annual rainfall far above the New South Wales figure.
The neighbourhood is very walkable, with nearly all homes within 15 minutes of a park or school. However, there is a total lack of health services within a 15-minute walk.
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