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Ballalaba
44 km²
Lacking any nearby shops, schools, or parks, Ballalaba is a remote rural setting with a tiny population of just 29 people. It is a notably older community where the typical resident is 52, far older than the national figure. The area is sparsely populated and largely non-residential in feel, with no children under 15 living there. This quiet character is reflected in its high proportion of seniors and a workforce that is much smaller than in other similar areas.
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The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 24.1% of the population, a figure well above the state and national averages.
About 27.6% of residents were born overseas, a rate that is about the same as the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 58.6%, followed by Australian at 37.9%.
Everyone in the community speaks only English at home, which is far below the national average where 22.3% use another language.
Nearly half of the population (48.3%) reports having no religion, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.
Only 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,125, well below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are well above the national average, affecting 34.5% of people. However, no residents report needing help with daily activities.
A high 34.8% of people provide unpaid child care, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%.
The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 54 and a typical personal income of $450, which is a little below the national figure.
Homes are slightly smaller than usual with 2.3 people per dwelling. Single-parent families are much more common here at 17.4% compared to the national figure of 14.1%.
Typical weekly rent is $255, which is well below the national average of $375. Conversely, typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the national figure at $2,500.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, which is far below the state average.
The community is quite mobile, with 44.0% of people having moved house in the last five years, well above the national figure.
Only 43.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
Ballalaba is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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