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Crowther

206 km²

A high proportion of children and seniors make Crowther a community of contrasting ages. While the typical resident is 43, about 27% of the population are children under 15 and nearly 22% are retirees, both of which are well above the national figures. This small settlement is predominantly made up of Australian-born residents living in detached houses. The community is largely car-dependent, though a significant number of people work from home.

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Crowther has a notable population of children and seniors, with both groups appearing well above state and national levels. The typical age is 43, which is noticeably older than the Australian average of 38.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 6.4% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with 94.9% speaking it only. The 3.8% who use another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 73.1% of residents identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 29.5% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The area has lower qualification levels than most, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 27.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,350, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. However, typical personal weekly income is $871, a little above the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 33.3% of people living with a long-term condition. This includes a mental health rate that is well above the national average.

Unpaid care is a strong feature of the community, with 32.3% of people caring for children and 16.1% providing other unpaid care. Notably, 12.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are often occupied by couples with children (59.1%) or people living alone (32.3%), the latter being well above the national figure.

The area consists almost entirely of separate houses, 90.3% of which are detached. While 38.7% of homes are owned outright, the typical monthly mortgage payment is far below the national average at $1,192.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes. A high proportion of the workforce—35.7%—works from home.

Migration is fairly common, with 40% of the population having moved into the area within the last five years.

A high 67.7% of adults are working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Nearly half of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Crowther is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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