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Bringenbrong

80 km²

Tucked away in the Snowy Valleys region of New South Wales, Bringenbrong is a tiny, rural community of just 48 people. It is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up 20.8% of the population, significantly higher than the national figure. The community is characterized by a strong rural identity and a high proportion of seniors, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or older. Most people here work in agriculture and maintain a traditional way of life in a sparsely populated setting.

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The community is older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41. A high number of residents are in de facto relationships, and 27.1% are seniors, which is well above the New South Wales figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to the rest of the state. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.

Christianity is the dominant faith for 68.8% of residents. The proportion of people with no religion is 29.2%, well below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Most residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.

Typical weekly personal and household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. However, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.

People needing help with daily activities are much more common here than in most areas. Conversely, the rate of long-term health conditions is far below the national figure.

Volunteerism is very high, with 44.7% of people volunteering, far above the state average. This is alongside a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework.

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

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 2.8 people per home. Couples with children make up nearly half of all households.

Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents at $200 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $573, both far below the New South Wales averages.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 24.1% of workers operate from home, which is above the national figure.

About 31.9% of residents moved in the last five years, a rate that is well below the New South Wales and national averages.

Employment is very strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work full-time, and over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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