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Bidgeemia

232 km²

Far older than the state or national average, Bidgeemia is a tiny rural community where the typical resident is 54. The area is sparsely populated, with only 32 people living here. It is a stable, traditional place where almost everyone was born in Australia and speaks English. The community is notably active, with a very high rate of volunteering and a strong connection to the land and local industry.

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The typical resident is 54, making the area far older than both New South Wales and Australia. While children under 15 make up only 9.4% of the population, people in de facto relationships are far more common here than in the state and nation.

Everyone in this community was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with Australian, English, Scottish, or Irish ancestry make up the entirety of the population.

English is the only language used at home, and no one speaks little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

The community is overwhelmingly Christian, with 96.9% identifying as such. This is far below the national and state figures for people who report having no religion.

A little more than 60% of residents have completed Year 12, which is slightly above the national figure. However, the 13% of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national averages.

Weekly typical family and household incomes are a little above the state and national figures. Despite this, no one earns $2,000 or more per week, which is far below the national trend.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 31.3% of people having a long-term health condition. People needing help with daily activities are also well above the state and national averages.

Volunteering is very common, with 52.2% of residents helping out, far above the state figure. Unpaid care is also very high, with 34.8% of people providing care, which is far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Family sizes are about the same as the state and national averages. There are no one-parent families in the community, which is far below the national figure.

The typical monthly home loan payment is only $500, which is far below the state and national figures. Homes here are less crowded than most, with 0.7 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. About 33.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.

The population is very stable, with no one having moved into the area in the last five years, far below the state and national averages.

Work participation is among the highest at this level, with 100% of adults working or looking for work. Most residents are employed full-time, and many work as managers in the agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry.

Bidgeemia is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. This is far below the state average for walkability.

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