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Comberton
61 km²
A very small population of just 31 people defines Comberton, making it one of the least populous areas of its kind. It is a family-focused community where children under 15 make up a striking 32.3% of the population, far above the national figure. This is a quiet, settled area with a high proportion of de facto relationships and very few recent arrivals. The community is largely Australian-born and predominantly English-speaking, living in a car-dependent landscape in the Shoalhaven region.
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Families with children are very common here, with children under 15 making up 32.3% of the population, which is far above the national average. The typical resident is 46, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. De facto relationships are also among the highest at this level, at 33.3%.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Ancestry is primarily Australian and English.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.
A large proportion of the community, 48.4%, has no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 24% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure. No residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Typical personal weekly income is $362, which is far below the national figure. Family and household incomes are also lower than the state and national averages, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
While no one needs help with daily activities, long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.3% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little above the state average at 9.7%.
Unpaid care is common, with 37.5% of people caring for children, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area. However, there are no volunteers in the community.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure that is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, which is a little above the national figure. The area consists mostly of couples with children, and there are no one-parent families.
Rent is very high, with a typical weekly rent of $725, far above the national figure. Typical monthly home loan payments are also a little above the national average at $2,167.
The area is highly isolated, with a 121-minute drive to the city. There are no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents must walk 82 minutes to reach the nearest stop.
The population is very stable, with 0.0% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average.
The number of adults working or looking for work is 54.2%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
Comberton is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score of 0.3. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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