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Central Colo
12 km²
A far higher proportion of children live in Central Colo than in most other areas, with 26.7% of the population under 15. This small community of 30 people is primarily made up of families with children, which helps explain why homes are larger than the national figure. The area is notably wealthy and consists of a working population that earns well above the state and national averages. It is a very quiet, car-dependent setting with no residents aged 65 or over.
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Children under 15 make up 26.7% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. Conversely, there are no residents aged 65 and over in this area.
Most residents were born in Australia, while 10.0% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Common ancestries include Australian, Irish, and English.
English is the only language used at home, meaning 0.0% of people use another language, far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large majority of the community reports no religion at 63.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
While no adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, 71.4% have completed Year 12, which is far above the national figure of 58.8%.
Incomes are very high here, with a typical household earning $3,083 a week, far above the New South Wales figure of $1,829.
The community is in very good health, with 0.0% of people reporting a long-term health condition or needing help with daily activities.
Participation is high, with 33.3% of people volunteering and 16.0% having served in the Defence Force, both far above the national average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Almost all households are couples with children (89.7%), and homes are larger than usual with 3.4 people per home.
Homes are crowded by national standards, with 1.00 person per bedroom. The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,950.
The area is very isolated, with a 270-minute drive to the city and no public transport stops or routes available.
The population is quite mobile, with 48.5% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well above the national figure.
Employment is strong, with 66.7% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0 and no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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