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Fargunyah

72 km²

A very young and sparsely populated area, Fargunyah is a small community of just 22 people. The typical resident is 29, which is far younger than the national figure of 38. With children making up over a quarter of the population and no residents aged 65 or over, it is an exceptionally youthful place for its region. This reflects a community dominated by families with children, contributing to larger households than is typical across Australia.

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This is a very young community where the typical resident is 29, and 27.3% are children under 15, both figures well above the national average. Notably, there are no residents aged 65 or over, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is far above the state and national figures at 13.6%.

The community is entirely born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents identify with Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

About 54.5% of residents identify as Christian, while 40.9% have no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average.

There are no schools located within 3 km of the area.

Typical family and household incomes of $1,125 per week are far below the national figure, though typical personal weekly income is about the same as the national average at $824.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, with 45.5% of people affected, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 18.2%.

There are 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, with a typical age of 13, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

Most homes consist of couples with children, leading to 3.7 people per home, which is well above the national figure of 2.5.

Typical weekly rent is $245, which is well below the national figure of $375, while typical monthly home-loan payments are about the same as the national average at $1,990.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 36%, ahead of Mining (0%).

With a walkability score of 0.0, the area is completely car-dependent, as there are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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