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Burrell Creek
33 km²
A typical resident of Burrell Creek is 54 years old, making it far older than most similar areas. This quiet community in the Mid-Coast region is mainly made up of older adults and seniors, with very few children. Most people live in their own detached houses and have a strong connection to the land, with nearly one in five workers employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 21.9% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 11.6% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.
About 13.7% of people were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state average. English is the most common ancestry at 50.2%.
English is the primary language for 93.1% of residents, and the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure.
A high number of residents report having no religion at 45.1%, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.
About 48.7% of residents completed Year 12, though the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state average.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical weekly household income of $1,181 falling well below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than across Australia, with 37.8% of people affected. Mental health conditions are also well above the state average at 12.0%.
Unpaid housework is much more common here than in most areas, while the number of people caring for children is well below the state average.
The First Nations population is slightly larger than in most similar areas, with a typical age of 38 that is far older than the national figure.
Homes are generally smaller than usual with 2.2 people per household, and couples without children make up the largest group at 45.1%.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and half of all residents own their home outright, which is far above the national average.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport and every household owning at least one vehicle.
About 34.5% of residents moved in the last five years, but there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is a major industry here, employing 19.3% of the workforce, while 28.9% of people work from home.
The community is almost entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.
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