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Euabalong
2,038 km²
A stark contrast to the state average is found in Euabalong, where typical incomes and education levels are far below the national figures. This small community of 125 people is significantly older than most Australian towns, with a typical resident aged 48. It is a quiet, largely residential area where most people own their homes outright and work in agriculture. The community has a strong First Nations presence, which is far above the state average.
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The typical resident is 48, making this area far older than the New South Wales average. While children under 15 make up 18.4% of the population, the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure at 12.8%.
This is a community with very few overseas births, at just 2.4%, which is far below the national figure. Most residents identify as Australian, English, or Irish.
English is used in almost every home, with no residents reporting another language spoken at home. This is far below the 22.3% national average.
More than 61% of the community identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 32.8%, which is well below the national figure.
Education levels are among the lowest in the region, with only 19.8% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the state average of 58.9%.
Weekly incomes are far below the national average, with the typical household earning $825. No households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is much lower than most other areas.
Health challenges are more common here, as 38.4% of people have a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life; 23.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is far above the national average of 11.9%.
First Nations people make up a large part of the community, with a typical age of 60, which is far older than the state average of 23.
Many residents live alone, representing 32.7% of households, which is well above the national figure. Most other homes are couples with children.
Housing is very stable, with 53.8% of homes owned outright, far above the state average. Rent is also much lower than usual, typically costing $125 per week.
Most homes have two or more vehicles and there is no public transport use for commuting. However, 22% of people work from home, which is slightly above the national average.
The population is very stable, with only 14.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.
Agriculture is the main employer, accounting for 35.6% of jobs. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure.
The area is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.
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