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Billeroy
406 km²
A very high rate of full-time employment sets Billeroy apart, with 68.2% of the population working full-time. This sparsely populated area in New South Wales is an older community where the typical resident is 51. It is a predominantly Australian-born community with a strong connection to the land, as most people work in agriculture. The area is largely rural and car-dependent, with a small population of just 31 people.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51. It has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 9.7%, and a higher rate of de facto relationships than most similar areas.
Billeroy is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no residents born overseas, which is far below the national and state figures.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, putting the area far below the state and national averages.
Christianity is the main religious affiliation for 61.3% of residents, while those with no religion make up 29.0%, which is well below the national figure.
Half of the residents completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state average.
Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure, though no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, with 16.1% of people needing help with daily activities and 16.1% living with a mental health condition, both far above national levels.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 32.0% of people providing unpaid care, a figure far above the state average. Volunteering is also more common than in most similar areas.
There are 3 First Nations people in Billeroy, with a typical personal income of $899, which is far above the national figure for First Nations people.
Most homes are occupied by couples with or without children, and the average of 2.7 people per home is slightly higher than the national figure.
The area has very low bedroom density, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, which is well below the national average.
The community is entirely dependent on cars for travel, as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
Residents are very stable, with only 19.4% moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national figures.
Work is centered on the land, with 63.6% of people employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing. A huge 88.0% of adults are working or looking for work, far above the national average.
Billeroy is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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