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Allynbrook

34 km²

A small population of just 54 people defines the rural character of Allynbrook. It is a remarkably older community, where 42.6% of residents are aged 65 or over. This high number of seniors is consistent with a very low percentage of children. Most people here own their large family homes outright, creating a stable, quiet environment with a highly educated workforce.

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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 64. Children under 15 make up only 5.6% of the population, which is far below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people (9.3%) compared to the state average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents speak little or no English. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use a language other than English.

A high proportion of residents report no religion at 44.4%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 46.3%.

The area is highly qualified, with 44.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,083 a week. However, 12.0% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most similar areas.

About 29.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average of 27.7%. Daily activity assistance is needed by 5.6% of residents.

Volunteering is common here, with 24.0% of people volunteering, far above the New South Wales figure of 13.0%. Additionally, 9.5% of residents served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are typically small, with 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5. Most households consist of couples without children.

All homes are separate houses, and 80.0% are owned outright, far above the national average of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 84.0% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and every home owning at least one motor vehicle. Working from home is common, at 36.0%, which is far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though full-time employment (40.0%) is far below the national average of 58.9%. Many residents work in health care, professional services, or public administration.

Allynbrook is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.

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