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Bishops Bridge

15 km²

Set far apart from urban services, Bishops Bridge is a rural community of 218 people in the Maitland region. It is a place of detached houses where the typical resident is 43, making it noticeably older than the national figure. The area has a strong presence of First Nations people and a high proportion of families with children, which helps explain why homes here are larger than in most areas. Life is centered around the home and the car in this quiet, spacious pocket of New South Wales.

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

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First Nations people make up 6.4% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is older than average, with 21.6% of residents aged 65 and over.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 92.2% born here. Only 5.0% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages.

English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 95.0% using it only. Just 1.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 59.2% of residents identify as Christians. Those with no religion make up 37.6% of the community, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 12.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 44.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national average of 58.8%.

Household incomes are relatively high, with 27.8% earning $3,000 or more a week. This is well above the national figure of 22.6%.

The community is generally healthy, as only 1.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure. However, 9.6% have a mental health condition.

Unpaid care is common here; 18.0% of people provide unpaid care and 30.2% care for children, both figures being much higher than most areas.

There are 14 First Nations residents in the area. They are far older and earn much higher incomes than the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per dwelling. Most households are couples with children (67.0%), while one-parent families are much less common than in most areas.

Every single home in the area is a separate house. Renting is very rare at 3.8%, while 44.3% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 100% of homes owning a motor vehicle. There are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working life is active here, with 72.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is low at 2.4%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or grocery store.

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