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Angledool
689 km²
An older population defines Angledool, where the typical resident is 56 years old. This sparsely populated area is home to just 34 people, with no children under 15 living here. Many residents are seniors, and a significant number identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. It is a quiet, residential pocket where most people own their homes outright and live in small households.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 44.1% of people aged 65 and over. About 17.6% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the New South Wales average of 3.4%.
People born overseas make up 23.5% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. The most common ancestries are English at 41.2% and Australian at 20.6%.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common religion at 55.9%. Those reporting no religion make up 29.4%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than the national average, with no adults holding a bachelor degree. Only 23.3% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are very low here; the typical household earns just $825 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common, with 41.2% of people having a long-term health condition and 11.8% needing help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the state and national averages.
Unpaid care is a major part of life here, with 25.8% of people providing care and 32.3% doing significant housework. This is far above the national average. Volunteers are also more common at 22.6%.
There are six First Nations people in the area, who are far older than the national average with a typical age of 68. Their typical personal income is $425, which is much lower than most areas.
Homes are small, with a typical size of 1.6 people. This is far below the national figure of 2.5, and 35% of people live alone.
Home ownership is very high, with 65% of homes owned outright. There are no renters in the area, and most homes are small, with only 25% having three or more bedrooms.
Every home has at least one motor vehicle, which is necessary as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The population is very stable, with only 8.3% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 32.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.4. There are no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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