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Avisford

18 km²

A First Nations population of 26.7% is one of the most striking features of Avisford, making it far more diverse in this regard than the state and national figures. It is a small, sparsely populated community of just 45 people with a population that is far older than the national average. The area is largely car-dependent and secluded, where residents often balance family care with lower typical incomes. This creates a distinct rural character where traditional family roles and Indigenous heritage are central to the community.

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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 20% of the population, there are no young adults aged 25 to 44 living here.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no overseas births recorded. Those with listed ancestry are split equally between Australian and English backgrounds, with smaller numbers of Irish and Scottish heritage.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national figures.

About 49% of residents identify as Christian, while 35.6% have no religion, a figure that is a little above the New South Wales average.

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 22.6% completing Year 12. Most adults have a Certificate III or IV.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly household income is $1,124, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.3% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 15.6%.

Family and service roles are prominent, with 48.4% of people caring for children unpaid and 17.6% having served in the Defence Force, both of which are far above national levels.

The First Nations community is young and relatively prosperous compared to similar groups, with a typical personal income of $900 and a typical age of just 11 years.

One-parent families are well above the national average at 23.1%. Most homes are occupied by couples with children.

Weekly rent is $380, which is about the same as the national figure, while typical monthly home loan payments are $1,571.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.

The community has seen significant movement recently, with 45.5% of residents moving house in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.

Only 45.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

Avisford is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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