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Camira

71 km²

A strong First Nations presence defines Camira, where 17.1% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. This sparsely populated area is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 45. It is a community of small households, with many adults living in de facto relationships. Set in the Richmond Valley, the area is almost entirely composed of people born in Australia who speak English at home.

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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. It has a very low proportion of children under 15, at just 8.6%, and a high rate of de facto relationships at 33.3%.

Every resident was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national rates of overseas birth. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or have little to no English, far below New South Wales and Australian averages.

Christianity is the primary faith for 65.7% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 31.4%, which is a little below the state figure and well below the national average.

Educational attainment is far below the state and national averages, with no residents holding a bachelor degree and only 15.6% having completed Year 12. Most qualifications are Certificate III or IV level.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical personal weekly income is just $425, which is far below the national figure of $805. No one earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health challenges are common here, with 34.3% of people having a long-term condition. Mental health conditions are far above the national average at 28.6%, and 8.6% of residents need help with daily activities.

The rate of people providing unpaid care (9.4%) and those doing significant unpaid housework (12.5%) are both well below the national average. However, volunteers make up 15.6%, slightly above the state and national figures.

The First Nations community is older than the state average, with a typical age of 38. While their household income is a little below the state, their typical personal income is far above the national figure.

Households typically hold 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national average. Most are couples, with 64% having children and 32% without.

Typical weekly rents of $260 are far below those in New South Wales. Monthly home-loan payments are $1,629, which is a little below the national figure.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents completely without these services compared to the state average.

About 35% of residents moved in the last five years, which is a bit lower than the state and national rates.

The number of adults working or looking for work is 43.8%, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, parks, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.

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