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Bald Blair
101 km²
A far younger population than the national average defines Bald Blair, where the typical resident is just 34. This small community is largely made up of families with children, who account for 30.2% of the people here. It is a place where most residents are born in Australia and work primarily in agriculture. With very few seniors and no one living alone, the area is shaped by large households and a strong focus on family life.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, with 30.2% of people under 15 and only 7.5% aged 65 and over. This is a family-oriented area where 58.8% of adults are married, though there are no people in de facto relationships.
The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those with ancestral roots most commonly identify as Australian or English.
English is the only language spoken at home, leaving 0.0% of residents using another language. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
About 66% of the population identifies as Christian, while 26.4% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
A high proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (29.4%), which is well above the national average. However, the percentage of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state average at 41.4%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,416, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, a result that is far below the state average.
Residents are in good health compared to the rest of the country, with 0.0% needing help with daily activities. Only 20.8% have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%.
Community spirit is high, with 29.4% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 55.9% of people caring for children.
First Nations people make up a tiny portion of the population. For those who do, the typical personal income is $450, which is a little below the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (62.2%) and the fact that no one lives alone.
Every home is a separate house, and 85% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is strong, with 40% of homes owned outright, while typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the state average at $580.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people use public transport and every home has at least one vehicle. Interestingly, 46.4% of workers work from home, which is far above the national average.
The population is very stable, with only 15.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is very active, with 82.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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