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Collingwood
20 km²
A small, rural setting defines Collingwood, which consists of just 51 residents in the Mid-Western Regional area. It is a wealthy and highly qualified community where typical incomes are well above the national figure. The area is mostly made up of older adults and professional workers, with a notable lack of children and a very high rate of volunteering. Because it is so sparsely developed, the community is entirely car-dependent for all daily needs.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the rest of Australia. Children under 15 make up only 13.7% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia (86.3%), though 11.8% were born overseas. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.
English is the only language used at home for 98% of the population, and no one in the area speaks little or no English.
Christianity is the most common religion at 74.5%. Those with no religion make up 17.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The community is highly educated, with 36.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, a figure far above the national average.
Incomes are very high here; the typical weekly family income is $2,874, which is well above the New South Wales figure of $2,185.
Residents are in good health, with only 13.7% reporting a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Volunteering is very common, with 31.7% of people contributing, which is far above the state average. However, no one in the area provides unpaid care.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.
Over half of the households (55.3%) are couples with children, and there are no one-parent families in the area.
Housing costs are high, with typical monthly home-loan payments of $2,708, which is well above the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars for travel, with no public transport stops or routes available.
The community has seen significant movement recently, with 48.1% of people moving in the last five years, well above the national average.
Employment is very strong, with 85.4% of adults working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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