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Avondale
18 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Avondale are $1,524, which is a little below the national figure. This community of about 1,700 people is mostly made up of families in large homes, with 80.8% of houses having three or more bedrooms. While it is primarily a residential area, it is notably more health-burdened than most other areas. The community is largely car-dependent, reflecting its setting within the Wollongong region.
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The typical resident is 40 years old, and about 5.0% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is a little above the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia (80.8%), and those born overseas make up 14.7% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the main language for 88.5% of people, although 7.2% use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas.
About 39.6% of people report no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average of 33.2%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 12.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are generally lower than the state average; the typical personal weekly income is $725, and only 8.7% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
Health challenges are common here, as 34.0% of residents have a long-term health condition and 11.4% have a mental health condition, both of which are well above national levels.
Caregiving is a strong theme, with 28.7% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure of 26.3%.
There are 84 First Nations people in the area, and they have a personal income that is well above the national figure at $737.
The area has a high proportion of one-parent families at 18.5%, which is well above the national average of 14.1%.
Large homes are the norm, with 80.8% having three or more bedrooms, and the typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the national figure.
Cars are essential for most, as 58.4% of workers drive to work and 8.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is much higher than most areas.
The community is relatively stable, though 33.8% of people moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
About 57.6% of adults are working or looking for work, with many employed in health care and social assistance (19.0%) or construction (12.5%).
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.0, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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