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Badja
130 km²
Daily life in Badja revolves around a very small, older population in a remote setting. This is a sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 74, making it far older than the national figure. With only 9 people living across a large area, the community is tiny and car-dependent, with no nearby shops, schools, or public transport. It is a quiet, secluded place where homes are generally occupied by very few people.
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The population is very small and significantly older than most other areas, with a typical age of 74 years, which is 36 years above the Australian average.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 44%, ahead of England (44%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 89%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 78%, ahead of No religion (56%).
There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.
Typical personal income is $900, which is a little above the national figure, though typical household income is well below the New South Wales and national figures.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 44%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
First Nations residents are notably younger than the national average with a typical age of 19, and their typical personal income of $900 is far above the Australian figure.
Homes in this area are small in scale, with only 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
The area has very low occupancy density, with only 0.40 people per bedroom, far below the national figure of 0.80.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, leaving residents far below state figures for transport access.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.
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