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Barry
37 km²
Daily life in Barry is centered around detached housing and a strong reliance on cars. The community is notably older than the national figure and has a significant First Nations presence. With a population of 153 people, it is a quiet area where most residents own their homes outright and work in local industries like agriculture. It is a stable place to live, with far fewer people moving in or out compared to the rest of the state.
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The typical resident is 45, which is noticeably older than the national figure. First Nations people make up 5.9% of the population, which is a little above the Australian average.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.2% born here. Consequently, the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure.
English is the only language used at home, as 0.0% of residents use another language. This is far below the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.
Most residents identify as Christian, with 73.2% belonging to a faith. Those with no religion make up 19.6%, which is far below the national figure.
While 19.4% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV, and the rate of those completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.
The typical family earns $2,124 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, typical household income is well below the New South Wales average.
About 30.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Arthritis and asthma are the most common issues, yet no residents require help with daily activities.
A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 6.8%, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also a little above the national average at 16.1%.
First Nations residents are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 42. Their typical household income is also well above the national and state figures.
A third of people live alone, which is well above the national figure. Other households are mostly couples with children, who make up 64.7% of the community.
Every home in Barry is a separate house, and nearly half are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is very rare here, occurring in only 4.8% of homes.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. No one uses public transport to get to work, and there are no public transport stops in the area.
The population is very stable, with only 24.8% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
There is a strong work ethic here, as the number of adults working or looking for work is far above the national average. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Most residents can only walk to a local park.
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