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Cataract

205 km²

Life in Cataract is almost entirely car-dependent, with very few residents living in a sparse landscape. This is a tiny community of just 4 people, where the typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Despite the remote setting, those who live here earn far more than the typical Australian, with weekly personal incomes well above the state average. It is a quiet, high-earning pocket of the Wollongong region.

Cataract's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.

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The population is very small, with only 4 people. Residents are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state and country, with a typical age of 43.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 100%, ahead of No religion (0%).

There are 19 schools within 3 km, and the average school advantage score is much higher than most areas. Most schools in the area are government primary schools.

Incomes here are very high. The typical weekly household income is $2,750, which is well above the national figure of $1,746, and personal weekly incomes are far above the state average.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

There are 0 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes in Cataract are small, with only 2.0 people per home. This is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Living spaces are sparse, with only 0.60 people per bedroom, which is much lower than most areas. Weekly rent is $270, well below the state average.

While there are 3 public transport stops and a high number of departures per person, the drive time to the city is 128 minutes, which is much higher than most areas.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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