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Benerembah

386 km²

A far younger population than the state average marks Benerembah as a family-oriented rural area. The typical resident is only 28, and children under 15 make up over 30% of the community, which is far above the national figure. This is a relatively affluent pocket of New South Wales where typical weekly family incomes are a little above the national average. With a total population of 140 people, the area is defined by large detached homes and a strong connection to the land.

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The community is notably young, with the typical resident aged 28 and children under 15 making up 30.7% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. About 17.9% of residents are seniors, which is about the same as the state average.

Most residents were born in Australia, and only 3.6% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Italian.

English is the primary language for 62.9% of the community. While 5% of people use another language at home, which is higher than in similar areas, this is still far below the state average of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 44.3% identifying as Christian. The 17.9% of people who report no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

About 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though only 31.9% have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average. There are no schools within 3km of the area.

The area is quite prosperous, with a typical weekly family income of $2,624, which is a little above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is also well above the state and national averages at $1,025.

Residents are in very good health, with only 10% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No one in the community requires help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is common at 25%, which is about the same as the state average. However, volunteering is lower than in most similar areas at 13.5%.

There are four First Nations people in the community. Their typical age is very young at 7 years, and their typical household income is far above the national average at $2,649.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3 people per home. Most are couples with children, making up 68.8% of families, while very few people live alone.

Every single home is a separate house, and 79.4% have three or more bedrooms. While 35.3% are owned outright, typical weekly rent is far below the national average at $155.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and 23.5% have three or more.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 61.5% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.5%, though the unemployment rate is also higher at 8.9%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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