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Bowling Alley Point

37 km²

Few amenities and a steep landscape make Bowling Alley Point a car-dependent rural area in the Tamworth region. This sparsely populated place has just 21 residents, with a population that is noticeably older than the national figure. It is a very young-skewing community in terms of children, as those under 15 make up 28.6% of the population, far above the national average. This mix of older adults and many children creates a distinctive community feel in a quiet setting.

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The typical resident is 42, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up 28.6% of the population, which is far above the national average of 18.2%.

No residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Those who listed an ancestry did so for English or Australian heritage.

Everyone in this community speaks only English at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3% for people using another language.

A high proportion of residents report having no religion at 61.9%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

There are no schools within 3 km of this area.

Typical personal weekly income is $900, which is a little above the national figure of $805. Typical family income is $2,250, which is about the same as the national figure.

Health challenges are common here, with 38.1% of people having a long-term health condition and 19% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are far above national figures.

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

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.7 people per home, which is well above the national figure of 2.5.

Housing is very affordable, with typical weekly rent of $93 and typical monthly loan payments of $1,213, both of which are far below national figures.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

About 28.6% of people moved here in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 50%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

With no amenities within a 15-minute walk and a steep average terrain slope of 16.4%, this area is completely car-dependent.

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