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Brawboy
61 km²
A very young population of just 18 people defines Brawboy, where the typical resident is only 30 years old. This makes the community far younger than both the state and national figures. It is a sparsely populated area in the Upper Hunter Shire that has seen significant movement, with 60% of residents arriving in the last five years. The area is entirely car-dependent, lacking any local shops, schools, or public transport.
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The typical resident here is 30, which is far younger than the national figure of 38 and among the lowest for similar areas.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 89%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 83%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 83%, ahead of No religion (50%).
There are no schools located within 3 km of this area.
Personal incomes are a little above the national figure at $900 a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 22%, ahead of Heart disease (22%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.1 people per home, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.
Typical weekly rent is $400, which is much higher than most similar areas. There are also fewer people per bedroom than the national figure.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving it far below the state average for transport access.
Brawboy is a high-turnover area, with 60% of people moving here in the last five years, a figure far above the national average of 40.7%.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 75%, ahead of Construction (25%).
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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