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Erigolia
302 km²
A very small population of just 29 people makes Erigolia a sparsely populated area. The community is notably young, with nearly a quarter of residents being children and no one aged 65 or over. Most people here live in large family homes and earn well above the national figure. It is a quiet, rural pocket of New South Wales where families are the central focus of daily life.
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Children under 15 make up 24.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 41, and there are no seniors aged 65 and over in the area.
The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. Those who listed an ancestry most commonly cited English, Australian, Irish or Scottish roots.
English is the only language used at home, with 96.6% of people speaking it exclusively. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
Christianity is the dominant faith here, accounting for 96.6% of the population. No residents reported having no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 13.6% of the community, which is far below the national figure of 26.3%. About 45% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are high here, with a typical weekly household income of $2,249, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. Typical personal weekly income is also among the highest for similar areas at $1,224.
The community is very healthy, with only 10.3% of people having a long-term health condition. This is far below the national average of 27.7%.
Caring for children is common, with 27.3% of people providing unpaid child care. Volunteer rates are also high, at 18.2%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.8 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 80.8% of families are couples with children.
The area has a very high density of people per bedroom at 1.00. Typical weekly rent is recorded as just $1, which is far below the national figure of $375.
There are no public transport routes or stops available in the area.
The population is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The workforce is very active, with 77.3% of adults working or looking for work. This is far above the national figure of 61.1%.
Erigolia is entirely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0.
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