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Burringbar

26 km²

Daily life in Burringbar revolves around a car-dependent landscape of detached houses and large family lots. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a high proportion of people in de facto relationships and a strong lean toward secularism. It is a place where most residents own their homes and live in spacious settings, though typical incomes remain lower than the state figure. This quiet residential character is mirrored in its low rental rates and a population that is largely born in Australia.

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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. There is a significant proportion of people in de facto relationships, which is well above the national figure.

While 74.7% of residents were born in Australia, the area has a higher proportion of overseas-born people than most similar areas, though this is still far below the state average.

English is the primary language for 83.9% of the community. Those using another language at home are more common here than in similar areas, but far fewer than across New South Wales.

A striking 49.3% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national and state averages.

The area has a higher share of adults with bachelor degrees than most similar places, but this remains well below the national figure. Year 12 completion is also far below the state average.

Typical weekly family income is $1,682, which is well below the national figure. Households earning $3,000 or more per week are less common here than in most similar areas.

Residents are slightly less likely to have long-term health conditions compared to the national average, and 4% of people need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is more common here than in the rest of the state, with 16.8% of people contributing their time.

First Nations people make up 4.3% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas. A significant 10.5% of this group speaks a First Nations language, well above the state average.

Families tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per home. Over half of all households are couples with children, and there are fewer people living alone than in the typical Australian community.

Every single home in Burringbar is a separate house, with 76.3% having three or more bedrooms. Renting is far less common than in the rest of the state, and 37.8% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle and no one commuting by public transport. Working from home is less common here than across Australia.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate.

Full-time employment is much lower here than in most similar areas, and the proportion of adults working or looking for work is well below the national figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Residents face significant gaps in access, as no one lives within a 15-minute walk of health services.

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