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Blue Mountains - South
2,457 km²
An exceptionally small and aged population defines Blue Mountains - South, where the typical resident is 70 years old. This sparsely populated area has shrunk slightly since 2011, now home to only 8 people. It is a place of extreme contrasts, featuring a very old community and low household incomes, yet it sits in a high-rainfall environment with temperatures well below the state average.
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The area is sparsely populated with only 8 residents, a figure that shrank 11% since 2011. It is far older than the rest of the country, with a typical age of 70 years.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 63%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 50%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 63%, ahead of Christianity (50%).
The most common highest year of school is Year 9 or below at 50%, ahead of Year 12 (0%).
Typical weekly household income is $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. However, typical personal income is $900, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here. For those identified, the typical age of 49 is far older than the national figure of 24.
Homes here are very small, with only 1.0 person per home, which is far below the national average of 2.5.
Rent is very affordable at a typical $150 per week, far below the national figure of $375. Similarly, there are only 0.70 people per bedroom, which is much lower than most areas.
While there are only two public transport stops, the number of stops and weekly departures per 1,000 people is far above the state average. All public transport use is via bus.
The area is largely non-residential, with a total population estimate of just 7 people.
The climate is wet and cool, with annual rainfall far above the state figure and average maximum and minimum temperatures that are both lower than the New South Wales average.
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from schools, health services, and groceries, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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