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Binjura

24 km²

Older residents define the character of Binjura, where the typical person is 48 and seniors make up nearly a quarter of the population. This community in New South Wales is notably affluent, with high typical incomes and a large proportion of homes owned outright. It is a spacious, car-dependent area where every single home is a separate house, many of which have four or more bedrooms.

Household incomes here are high, yet Binjura's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 48 and 23.6% of residents aged 65 and over. Most residents are married, and about 17.7% are children under 15, which is about the same as the state average.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 15.9% of people were born overseas. This is higher than most similar areas, though far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for 88.2% of the community. Only 4.4% of people use another language at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

A large proportion of the community identifies as having no religion at 44.2%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the other primary affiliation at 46.0%.

The area is highly qualified, with 27.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than most similar areas and slightly above the national average.

Incomes are high here, with typical household weekly earnings of $2,042. This is a little above the national figure, and 28.7% of households earn over $3,000 a week.

People with a long-term health condition make up 29.5% of the population, slightly more than the national figure. However, those needing help with daily activities are at 3.2%, which is lower than most areas.

Community spirit is evident through volunteering, which is well above the national figure at 21.5%. There is also a higher-than-usual proportion of people who served in the Defence Force.

There are 5 First Nations people living in the area. The typical age for this group is 57, which is far older than the state and national figures.

Homes tend to be larger with 2.6 people per household. Most are couples with children (56.7%) or couples without children (33.7%), while one-parent families are less common than in most areas.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with nearly half (49.6%) owned outright. This is far above the national figure, and 80.9% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and no one commutes via public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 27.2% moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals account for 9.3% of the population.

The unemployment rate is low at 2.3%, which is lower than most areas. Many residents work as professionals or managers, with key industries including construction and health care.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.

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