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Allgomera
120 km²
A far older population than most of the country defines Allgomera, where the typical resident is 53. This small New South Wales community is mostly made up of older adults and seniors, with very few children. It is a place of high home ownership and modest incomes, where nearly all residents live in separate houses. The area has a notable First Nations presence and a high proportion of people who identify as having no religion.
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The area is much older than the state and national figures, with 24.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 10.8%, which is well below the national average of 18.2%.
English and Australian ancestries are most common here. While 13.7% of people were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.
English is the only language used at home for 94.2% of residents. Very few people use another language at home, at 2.2%, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 46.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 30.8% of people completing Year 12, compared to 58.8% nationally. Only 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $949 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746. Only 2.5% of people earn $2,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common, with 40.3% of people living with a long-term condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 16.5%.
Many residents provide unpaid care, at 18.0%, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the higher number of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.
First Nations people make up 7.2% of the population, which is well above the national average. While the typical First Nations personal income is among the lowest at $249, household incomes are far above the national figure.
Families with children make up 65.7% of households. About 26% of people live alone, which is about the same as the national figure.
Every home here is a separate house, and 64.0% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. No one in the area is renting.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with 24.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
About 55.7% of adults are working or looking for work, which is lower than most areas. Many residents work in health care and social assistance.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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