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Erin Vale
155 km²
Set across a vast 155 square kilometre area in regional New South Wales, Erin Vale is a sparsely populated rural landscape. It is a small community of just 36 people where families with children are the norm. The area is defined by a strong connection to the land, with a workforce heavily concentrated in agriculture and a population that is much more likely to volunteer than the national average. Life here is car-dependent and quiet, with very few residents moving in or out over recent years.
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The typical resident is 40 years old, making the area a little older than the state and national figures. It is a community without any seniors aged 65 and over and has far fewer children under 15 than most other areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 8.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language spoken at home in this community. The proportion of people using another language is far below that of New South Wales and Australia.
Religious affiliation is high here, with 80.6% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up just 11.1%, a figure far below the national average.
Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Qualifications are often in management, commerce, or agriculture.
Typical personal weekly incomes are a little above the national figure at $966. While household and family incomes are higher than in most similar areas, no one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
The community is generally healthy, with long-term health conditions reported by 22.2% of people, which is well below the national figure. No one reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Volunteering is very common here, with 22.2% of residents participating, well above the national figure. However, no one in the area provides unpaid care.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, and the typical age of the First Nations population is far younger than the state and national figures.
The area is dominated by couples with children, who make up 91.7% of families. There are no one-parent families living here.
Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $150, which is far below the national figure. Homes are less crowded than usual, with 0.7 people per bedroom.
Residents rely almost entirely on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 17.4% of people work from home.
The population is very stable, with only 13.9% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.
Employment is very high, with 85.2% of adults working or looking for work. Most people work full-time in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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