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Bimbimbie

9 km²

Every home in Bimbimbie is a separate house, making it a rare community where no one rents. This small New South Wales settlement is notably young, with children under 15 making up 23.9% of the population. While many residents own their homes outright, typical incomes are lower than the national figure. It is a car-dependent area where families are common and a high number of people stay at home to care for children.

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Children under 15 are much more common here than in most areas, at 23.9%. The typical resident is 43, making the community noticeably older than the state and national averages.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.5% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the only language used at home here, with no residents speaking a different language or reporting little to no English.

A majority of residents (54.0%) report no religion, which is far above the figures for both New South Wales and Australia.

Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 6.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly family income is $1,625, which is well below the state figure of $2,185, and only 10% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Mental health conditions are very common here, affecting 14.2% of residents, which is well above the national average of 8.8%.

Local participation in unpaid work is very high, with 37.8% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework and 35.6% caring for children.

First Nations residents are much younger than average, with a typical age of 14, though their typical household income is far above the state average.

Homes are larger than usual, averaging 2.9 people, and couples with children make up nearly half of all households.

Housing is exclusively separate houses, with 45% owned outright and no rental properties in the area.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute and every home has at least one vehicle.

About 31.5% of people have moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national trend.

The local job market is strong with 0.0% unemployment, and many residents work in public administration, safety, or retail.

Bimbimbie is entirely car-dependent, with no grocery stores, health services, or parks within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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