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Crudine
117 km²
Daily life in Crudine revolves around a small, ageing population of just 68 people living in detached houses. The community is far older than the national average, with over 42% of residents aged 65 or over. This creates a quiet atmosphere where many people live alone or in couples without children. With no shops, schools, or public transport nearby, it is a car-dependent rural area where typical weekly incomes are much lower than the state figure.
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The population is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 56 and 42.6% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 8.8% of the community, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas ancestry are far fewer than in the state average. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, with 0% of the population speaking another language. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.
Over half of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 22.1% of the population, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 30% of residents completing Year 12. However, 16% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is around the middle for similar areas.
Incomes are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly household income of $900, far below the national figure of $1,746. Most people earn under $650 a week.
Health challenges are common here; 50% of residents have a long-term health condition and 19.1% have a mental health condition, both of which are far above the national average. This is consistent with the area's high proportion of seniors.
Many residents contribute through unpaid work, with 40% doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. There is also a high presence of former Defence Force members, at 7.3%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Living arrangements are distinctive, as 45.5% of people live alone—far above the national figure of 25.6%. Most households consist of just one or two people.
Every home in Crudine is a separate house, and 40.9% are owned outright. Homes are typically large, with 81.8% having three or more bedrooms.
Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, which is necessary as there are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The population is very stable, with only 12.7% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far lower than the national average of 40.7%.
Only 40% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state figure. However, the unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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