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Bannister
110 km²
High typical incomes and a strong rate of home ownership define Bannister. This small community is far older than the national average, yet it also has a surprisingly high proportion of children. It is a rural area where residents generally earn well above the state and national figures, and the vast majority live in detached houses they own outright. This combination of wealth and a multi-generational population creates a stable, affluent rural pocket in the Upper Lachlan Shire.
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The typical resident is 52, making the area far older than most of Australia. However, 23.4% of the population are children under 15, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 7.8% were born overseas, which is far below the state average. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 90.1% of people, and only 2.8% use another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
About 38.3% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 56.0%.
A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 41.6% completed Year 12. The area has no schools within 3 km.
Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with a typical household earning $2,250 a week. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 34.8% of people, which is well above the national average. Arthritis is the most common condition at 18.4%.
Participation is very high, with 26.1% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. Unpaid care for children and housework is also more common here than in most areas.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Couples without children make up 46.2% of families. The typical home has 2.4 people, which is about the same as the national figure.
Every single home in Bannister is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 53.7% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.
The community is entirely car-dependent, as no one uses public transport to commute. About 30.8% of people work from home, which is well above the national figure.
Around 32.9% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
The area has a high rate of people working or looking for work at 69.6%. Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 39.7% of the workforce.
Bannister is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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