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Craigie

98 km²

A small population of just 29 people defines Craigie, which stands out for its high proportion of overseas-born residents. This Snowy Monaro regional area is a place of high earners and well-qualified adults, though it is entirely devoid of children. The community is largely composed of adults in de facto relationships, creating a distinct social profile that differs sharply from the state and national averages.

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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. While it has a high proportion of people in de facto relationships, it is unusual for having no children under 15 and a very low percentage of seniors.

Overseas-born residents make up 34.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Those with Australian and English ancestry are the most common groups, each representing 41.4% of the community.

English is the only language used at home here. This is far below the New South Wales average, where 26.6% of people use a language other than English.

A large majority of the community has no religion, at 58.6%. This is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

Residents are highly qualified, with 73.9% having completed Year 12, which is far above the national average. This helps explain why a third of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. Weekly personal income is well above the national figure, and 42.3% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is far above the Australian average of 12.5%.

While no one here needs help with daily activities, 37.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national rate of 27.7%. Heart disease and cancer are the most reported conditions.

Volunteering is very common here, with 34.6% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher rate of unpaid care and housework compared to the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Most households consist of couples, and there are no one-parent families. The number of people per home is about the same as the national figure of 2.5.

Typical weekly rent of $200 is far below the New South Wales average of $420. Typical monthly home-loan payments are about the same as the national figure.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.

The community is quite mobile, with 42.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is a little above the national average.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with 73.1% of adults active in the labour force, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.

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

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