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Belgravia
96 km²
Life in Belgravia revolves around large family homes and a strong connection to the land in a sparsely populated setting. This small community is distinguished by a high proportion of children and families, with a typical resident aged 42. It is a wealthy area where high personal incomes are common, though the lack of local shops and services makes it entirely dependent on cars for daily needs.
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The area has a much higher proportion of children under 15 than most regions, at 24.2%. This contributes to a younger overall feel, despite the typical resident being 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure.
Belgravia is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, reflecting a very low level of overseas migration compared to the state and nation.
English is the only language used at home for 91.1% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below both the New South Wales and national figures.
The community is more religious than most, with 63.7% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure.
Education levels are high, with 25.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and sits about the same as the national average.
This is a high-earning community where the typical personal income of $1,166 per week is among the highest in the region. Nearly a quarter of residents earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is far above the national average.
Residents are generally healthier than average, with 63.7% reporting no long-term health conditions. Rates of mental health conditions and those needing help with daily activities are much lower than in most other areas.
Unpaid care for children is very common here, at 42.7%, which is far above the national figure. Volunteering is also higher than usual, with 21.3% of residents giving their time.
There are 6 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. The First Nations population is far younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 14.
Families with children make up 67% of households, and the typical home holds 2.6 people. This is consistent with the high number of children living in the area.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, many of which are large with three or more bedrooms. While 41.5% are owned outright, those with mortgages pay typical monthly payments of $3,142, which is far above the national figure.
Car use is essential, as 66.7% of people drive to work and every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. While there are more public transport stops per person than in most areas, the walk to the nearest stop is very long.
The population is relatively stable, with only 25% of people having moved in the last five years. This is far below the state and national figures.
The community has a very high rate of people working or looking for work at 71.9%. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, with many residents working in health care, construction, or education.
Belgravia is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.
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