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Armatree
485 km²
Agriculture and farming dominate the local economy in Armatree, where over half of workers are employed in these sectors. This small community is notably young for the region, with 22% of people being children under 15. It is a stable place where few people move in or out, and a high number of residents volunteer. Most people live in detached houses and own them outright, reflecting a settled, rural character.
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The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 43. However, children under 15 make up 22% of the population, which is well above the figures for New South Wales and Australia.
People born overseas make up only 3% of the population, a figure far below the state and national averages. Most residents have Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home here, with 0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 26.2%, which is well below the state and far below the national figure.
Education levels are lower than the national average, with only 39% of residents completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.2%, also far below the state and national figures.
Typical household income is $1,333 a week, which is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a gap that is far below the state and national averages.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 22.6% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average. No one in the area requires help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common here, with 28.5% of people participating, a figure far above the national average. However, the rate of people providing unpaid care is much lower than most areas.
First Nations people make up 7.9% of the population, well above the state and national averages. This group has a typical personal income of $425, which is well below the national figure.
Living arrangements are split, with 37.3% of people living alone, far above the national average. Conversely, 55.2% of households are couples with children.
Housing is very affordable and stable, with 54.2% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is just $100, among the lowest at this level.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every single home owning a motor vehicle and no one using public transport to get to work.
The population is very stable, with only 17.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is higher than the national average at 63.2%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, with over half of the workforce in these industries.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. There are no parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.
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