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Bulga Forest
257 km²
Only five people live in Bulga Forest, making it one of the smallest communities at this level. The area is sparsely populated and is home to a much older population than the national average, with a typical resident aged 63. This is a very quiet, remote part of the Mid-Coast region where residents live in small households and face significant isolation from shops and services.
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The community is far older than the rest of the state and country, with a typical age of 63 years.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 60%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 100%, ahead of Christianity (0%).
There are no schools located within 3km of the area.
Income levels are far below the national figure, with typical weekly household earnings of $450 and typical personal incomes of $474.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Households here are very small, with only 1.0 person per home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 2.6.
The area has very low density, with just 0.50 people per bedroom, well below the Australian average of 0.80.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, leaving residents far below the state average for transit access.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0 and no amenities within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also very steep, with a mean slope of 17.8%, which is far above the state average.
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