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Bolivia

290 km²

A sparse population of just 74 people defines Bolivia, an area that has become far older than the national average. The typical resident is 61, and about a third of the community are seniors over 65. This aging trend is reflected in the small household sizes and a high number of people living alone. It is a quiet, rural corner of New South Wales where most residents own their homes outright and work from home.

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The area is far older than most, with the typical resident aged 61 and 32.4% of people aged 65 or over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.8%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.1%, far below the state average of 29.3%. Common ancestries include English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home by 93.2% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the main religion for 63.5% of the population. Those with no religion make up 28.4%, which is well below the state figure of 33.2%.

Qualifications are lower than in most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 39.1% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%.

Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $866. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.1% of residents. However, mental health conditions are much lower than the national average at 4.1%.

Volunteering is very high at 25.0%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. More people also spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes are small, with a typical size of 1.9 people, which is much lower than the national average of 2.5. About 35.1% of people live alone, far above the state figure of 25.0%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 59.5% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. No one in the community rents their home.

Working from home is very common at 46.3%, far above the national average of 21.0%. Every home has at least one motor vehicle, and no one uses public transport to get to work.

The population is very stable, with only 18.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is spread across agriculture, construction, and retail, though the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 7.5%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No residents live within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.

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