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Edgeroi
347 km²
Deep in the rural landscape of New South Wales, Edgeroi is a small, car-dependent community of just 96 people. It is a place of contrast, where a high number of children and a strong First Nations presence coexist with a population that is far older than the national average. The area is notably wealthy, with typical incomes well above the state figure and a workforce dominated by agricultural managers. This creates a distinct rural character defined by large family homes and a high level of community volunteering.
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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure of 38. However, children under 15 make up 22.9% of the population, a figure well above the New South Wales average.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas and a heritage primarily of Australian and English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.
A majority of residents identify as Christian, and the proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 18.7% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the New South Wales average.
Edgeroi is a high-income area where typical household weekly earnings of $2,583 are well above the state and national figures. About 41.7% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, placing them among the highest at this level.
Residents report very good health, with no one needing help for daily activities and a much lower rate of long-term health conditions compared to most areas.
Volunteering is very common here, with 26.7% of people pitching in—far above the national figure of 14.1%.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.3% of the population, well above the national average, with First Nations household incomes much higher than most similar areas.
Homes tend to be large, with an average of 3.1 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most other areas.
Every single home is a separate detached house, and 83.3% have three or more bedrooms. While many are owned outright, typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at $200.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one using public transport to commute. Remarkably, 55.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.
Full-time employment is much higher than most areas, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. The local economy is heavily tied to the land, with 59.6% of people working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, leaving the community completely reliant on vehicles.
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