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Budgong
42 km²
Seniors are very prominent in Budgong, where the typical resident is 56, far older than the national figure of 38. This small community is largely made up of homeowners living in detached houses, with a significant number of people retired or working in professional and trade roles. It is a quiet, residential area with a high proportion of people who have owned their homes outright for some time.
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The area is far older than most, with 36.8% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.6%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia (85.1%), and those with English ancestry are the most common group at 63.2%.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
A large majority of people report having no religion (59.8%), which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is well-qualified, with 61.8% of residents completing Year 12, a little above the national average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,562, which is a little below the national figure. However, 29.4% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.7% of people, with arthritis being the most common. No residents reported a mental health condition.
Budgong has a high rate of community involvement, with 25.6% of people volunteering and 23.1% providing unpaid care, both far above the state average.
The First Nations population is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical age of 18, and typical personal incomes are far above the state and national figures.
Most homes are occupied by couples, and there are very few one-parent families (3.8%) or people living alone (14.7%) compared to other areas.
Every home in Budgong is a separate house, and 55.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops and 100% of homes own at least one vehicle.
Movement is relatively high for the area, with 40% of residents having moved house in the last five years.
The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and residents work across various sectors including manufacturing, health, and public administration.
Budgong is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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