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Chichester

218 km²

A shift in the local population has seen 35% of residents move into Chichester in the last five years. This is a sparsely populated area of just 25 people, where a far older typical age of 59 sets it apart from the rest of the state. It is a place where First Nations people make up 12% of the community, well above the national figure. Life here is quiet and largely car-dependent, with a small population living in a high-slope landscape.

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The community is far older than the national average, with the typical resident being 59. However, children under 15 make up only 12% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales figure.

Over half of the residents were born in Australia, while 12% were born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language spoken at home here, which is far below the national figure for language diversity.

About 36% of residents report having no religion, which is a little above the New South Wales average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 32%.

There are no schools located within 3 km of this area.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are $949, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. Personal weekly income is also much lower than most areas at $487.

Health needs are lower than in most areas, with no one requiring help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions. About 24% of people have a long-term health condition.

A high proportion of the community has served in the Defence Force, with 13% of residents having done so, far above the state average.

First Nations people represent a significant part of the population, though they face financial hardship with a typical personal income of $449. The typical First Nations resident is 70, far older than the national figure of 24.

Households are smaller than most areas, with a typical 2.1 people per home.

Renting is far more affordable here than elsewhere, with a typical weekly rent of $230. This is well below the national figure of $375.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on other means of travel.

The area has seen some movement, with 35% of the population moving in during the last five years, though this is still well below the state average.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 40%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (30%).

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of shops, health services, or schools.

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