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Bald Nob
77 km²
Young families and children make up a large part of the small population in Bald Nob. With only 20 residents, it is a sparsely populated area where the typical resident is 44, though no one over 65 lives here. This is a quiet rural community where most people have lived for a long time and homes are predominantly occupied by couples with children.
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Children under 15 make up 20% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. While the typical resident is 44, the area is unusual for having no residents aged 65 and over.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 90% born here. This is far below the national figure for overseas births, and the most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish and Irish.
Everyone in the area speaks only English at home. This is far below the New South Wales and national figures for people using other languages.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 45% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 15%, which is far below the national figure.
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Incomes are generally lower than in most other areas. The typical household earns $1,375 a week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are high here; 40% of people have a long-term health condition and 15% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.
No one in the community has served in the Defence Force, a figure slightly below the state and national averages.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and with 2.7 people per home, this is higher than most areas.
Housing costs are much lower than usual, with typical weekly rents at $205 and monthly home loan payments at $1,249, both far below state and national figures.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
Residents are very settled, with only 19% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 42%, ahead of Accommodation & food (33%).
This is a car-dependent area with no shops, parks or health services within walking distance. The terrain is also steeper than the state average.
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