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Valentine - Eleebana
10 km²
A notably older population marks the character of Valentine - Eleebana, where the typical resident is 45. This is a wealthy, family-oriented community with a high proportion of seniors and children. Most residents live in large, detached homes and enjoy high typical incomes, far above the national figure. It is a stable area where few people move often, creating a settled environment with very few renters.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
A family-heavy area that's short on schools per child.
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The area is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a senior population that has grown significantly since 2011 to reach 23.3%. This trend sits alongside a higher-than-average proportion of children under 15, who make up 19.4% of the population.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people (12.3%) compared to the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 4.7% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average.
About 42.8% of residents have no religion, a figure that has risen by 24 points since 2011 and remains well above the national average.
The community is well-qualified, with 28.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the national average.
Household incomes are much higher than most areas, and the typical family earns $2,503 a week, which is a little above the national figure. About 32.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
A higher-than-average 32.0% of people have a long-term health condition, though those needing help with daily activities (4.5%) are a little below the national figure.
The area has a high rate of unpaid work, with 33.9% of people caring for children and 26.9% doing significant housework. Volunteers are also more common here than in most similar areas.
First Nations residents in the area have a much lower unemployment rate (4.5%) and a much higher typical household income than those in the rest of the state.
Most people live in couples with children (62.2%), and the area has far fewer people living alone compared to the national average.
The housing stock is dominated by large, separate houses, with 91.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, and 48.5% of homes are owned outright.
Cars are essential here, as only 0.2% of people commute by public transport and almost every home has a motor vehicle. Working from home is common, accounting for 27.2% of the workforce.
The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years (30.9%) than the national average.
Unemployment is much lower than most areas at 3.3%. Many residents work in professional or managerial roles, with health and education being the top industries.
The area is highly advantaged, scoring a 9 out of 10 for access to money and resources, which is higher than about 90% of similar areas.
The area receives far more annual rainfall (1,177mm) than the New South Wales average of 515mm.
The area is mostly car-dependent, as there are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.
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