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Bangheet
184 km²
Few places have seen as much stability as Bangheet, where a small population of 37 people lives in a very older community. The typical resident is 56, far older than the national figure of 38. It is a quiet, rural area dominated by agricultural work and high levels of home-based employment. Most residents are married and well-qualified, creating a professional but sparsely populated rural setting in New South Wales.
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This is an older community where 27% of people are seniors, well above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 10.8%, which is much lower than most areas. Most residents are married, and there are no de facto couples in the area.
Everyone in the area was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Dutch.
English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
Christianity is the main religion for 78.4% of the population. Only 16.2% of residents report having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 31.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. However, only 40% have completed Year 12, which is far below the national average.
Typical weekly family income is $2,250, which is about the same as the state average. Personal income is also around the national figure, with the typical resident earning $825 a week.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 29.7% of residents, a little above the national figure. However, no one in the community requires help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition.
Local participation is very high, with 28.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also much more common here than in most other areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes are small, with a typical 2.0 people per dwelling, well below the national figure of 2.5. Most households consist of couples without children.
There is plenty of space in homes, with only 0.60 people per bedroom. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,492, which is well above the national figure.
The area is very car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. This helps explain why 36% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21%.
The population is stable, with only 27% of people moving house in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and 92% of the workforce is employed full-time.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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