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Biniguy
309 km²
High rates of full-time employment and home ownership define Biniguy. This small community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged just 33 and a large proportion of children. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, contributing to a profile where most people own their homes outright. It is a predominantly Australian-born community situated in the Moree Plains region.
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The area is much younger than most, with children under 15 making up 26.4% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 6.3% of the community, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 5.7% born overseas—a figure far below the New South Wales average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.
English is the primary language for 76.7% of the community. While 5.0% of people use another language at home, no one in the area speaks little or no English.
Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is 27.0%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 39.4% of residents completing Year 12. About 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.
Typical personal weekly income is $933, which is a little above the national figure. However, very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, at just 7.1%.
The community is in good health; no one reported needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions affect 23.9% of people, which is well below the national average.
Unpaid care is common here, with 15.4% of people providing support, well above the national average. Additionally, a high 5.9% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
First Nations people in the area have a typical age of 39, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Typical household income for this group is $687, among the lowest for similar areas.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 57.1% of families.
Home ownership is very high, with 52.4% of homes owned outright. Detached houses are the standard, and typical weekly rent is $180, which is far below the national figure.
The area is highly dependent on cars, as 0.0% of residents commute via public transport. Most households have multiple vehicles, with 42.1% owning two.
About 31.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years, a rate that is well below the national average of 40.7%.
The workforce is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 67.1% of people employed full-time. Nearly half of all workers are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Biniguy is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or a school.
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