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Camp Creek
395 km²
Far older than the typical New South Wales town, Camp Creek is a small, quiet community where the average resident is 48. It is a sparsely populated area of just 42 people, with over a fifth of the population aged 65 and over. The area is marked by a low typical income and a high proportion of residents living with long-term health conditions. This creates a community where older adults dominate the age structure and many residents require daily assistance.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 48 and a very low proportion of children under 15 at 7.1%. De facto relationships are nonexistent here, while 40.5% of residents are married.
Most residents were born in Australia, though 11.9% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, and no one in the community speaks little or no English, which is far below the national average.
Religious affiliation is common, with 45.2% identifying as Christian and 28.6% reporting no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 28.1% having completed Year 12 and 9.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country; the typical personal weekly income is $450, which is far below the national figure of $805.
Health challenges are high here, as 40.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 16.7% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.
While 23.8% of residents provide unpaid care—a rate far above the state average—very few people volunteer or provide unpaid childcare.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, and those who are identified are far younger than the state or national average.
Homes are slightly smaller than usual with 2.3 people per household. Most families are couples, and there are no one-parent families in the area.
Housing costs are much lower than the state average, with typical weekly rents at $200 and typical monthly home-loan payments at $1,400.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 30% of workers work from home.
About 29.3% of residents moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 16.0%, far above the national average, with many residents working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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