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Evans Plains
66 km²
High household incomes and a strong employment rate set Evans Plains apart as a prosperous rural area. The community is notably family-oriented, with a much higher proportion of children and a higher typical income than the national figure. It is a predominantly residential area of detached houses where many people hold management or professional roles. This wealth is reflected in a high rate of home ownership and large properties, creating a stable, established rural character.
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The area has a strong First Nations presence, with 7.1% of residents identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure. It is also a place for families, as children under 15 make up 26.8% of the population, far exceeding the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 7.1% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the dominant language, used by 95.2% of people at home. Only 2.4% of residents use another language, a figure far below the national average.
About 61.3% of the community identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 33.3%, which is about the same as the New South Wales figure.
A higher-than-average 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average at 46.9%.
Income levels are very high here, with a typical household earning $2,374 a week, which is well above the national figure. About 28.1% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a result much higher than most similar areas.
Residents generally report good health; only 2.4% need help with daily activities and 5.4% have a mental health condition, both of which are well below national figures.
Unpaid care is common in this community, with 30.3% of people caring for children, well above the state average. This is consistent with the high number of children living in the area.
First Nations residents in Evans Plains earn significantly more than those in other areas, with a typical personal income of $1,499, which is far above the national figure.
Homes tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home. While 28.1% of people live alone, most households are couples with children.
Every single home in the area is a separate detached house. Home ownership is high, with 49.1% of houses owned outright, far above the national average.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as 0% of people use public transport to commute. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle, and 30.4% own four or more.
The community is relatively stable, with 31.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
Job prospects are very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a working rate of 73.5%, which is far above the national figure. Many residents work in agriculture, construction, or as managers.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.
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