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Elcombe
186 km²
Daily life in Elcombe is defined by a small, car-dependent population of just 25 people. The area is remarkably young, with a typical resident aged 32, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. It is a sparsely populated place where typical incomes are far below the state and national levels. With no local shops or services within walking distance, residents rely entirely on vehicles to get around.
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The community is noticeably younger than the New South Wales average, with a typical age of 32. There are no residents aged 65 and over, and the proportion of children under 15 is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
Almost everyone was born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state average. The most common ancestries are English, Scottish, and Australian.
English is the only language used at home, with no one using another language. This is far below the state figure, where 26.6% of people use a different language at home.
Christianity is the main religious affiliation at 80%. No one in the area identifies as having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Typical weekly incomes are among the lowest at this level; family income is $949 and household income is $449, both far below the state and national figures.
While 16% of people have a long-term health condition, 12% of residents need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average of 5.8%.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.
Homes tend to be large, with 3.3 people per home, a figure that is well above the national average of 2.5.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,250, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,167.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving residents entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 40%, ahead of Health care & social assistance (20%).
The walkability score is 0.0, meaning the area is completely car-dependent. There are no parks, schools, health services, or grocery stores within a 15-minute walk.
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