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Canonba
705 km²
Young families make up the heart of Canonba, where the typical resident is just 31 years old. This small community of 29 people is much younger than the national figure and has a high proportion of children under 15. While most residents are Australian-born, the area is marked by large households and a strong presence of children. It is a quiet, residential pocket in New South Wales where families are the primary focus of daily life.
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The area is far younger than the state and national average, with 24.1% of people being children under 15. No residents aged 65 and over live here, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the national figure.
Australia is the birthplace for 86.2% of residents, meaning the number of people born overseas is far below the national figure. Those with listed ancestry identify most strongly as Irish, Australian, or Italian.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language. This is far below the national figure, where over 22% of people use a different language at home.
Christianity is the primary faith here, accounting for 75.9% of the population. No one in the community reported having no religion, which is far below the national figure.
The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 16.7%, which is well below the national figure. About 45.8% of residents completed Year 12, placing this area around the middle for similar locations.
Typical personal weekly income is $900, a little above the national figure. However, typical household income is $1,249, which is well below the state and national figures.
While no residents need help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.0% of people. Heart disease is the most reported condition.
Unpaid care is very common in Canonba, with 37.5% of people providing care and 45.8% doing significant housework, both of which are far above the national average. This aligns with the high number of children in the area.
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, with only 0 people recorded.
Homes here are larger than most, with an average of 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure.
Crowding is slightly higher than usual, with 0.90 people per bedroom, a figure that is a little above the national average.
The area is entirely without public transport, with no routes or stops available for residents.
The community is quite stable, as the 24.0% of people who moved in the last five years is far below the national figure.
The number of adults working or looking for work is 37.5%, which is far below the national figure and among the lowest for similar areas.
Canonba is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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