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Fortis Creek
107 km²
A typical resident in Fortis Creek is 58 years old, making it far older than most other areas in the state. This sparsely populated community of 38 people is almost entirely adults, with no children under 15 living here. The area is largely residential and very quiet, with most households consisting of couples without children. Life here is car-dependent and slow-paced, with a population that is far older and earns much lower incomes than the national figure.
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The community is far older than the state and national average, with 39.5% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, there are no children under 15 and no people in de facto relationships.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 71.1% have English ancestry. Only 7.9% were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.
English is the only language used at home, with no one using another language or speaking little to no English, far below state and national levels.
About 28.9% of residents report no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 18.4%.
Educational qualifications are far below the state average, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 16.7% completing Year 12.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $849, far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health needs are high, with 34.2% of people living with a long-term health condition and 10.5% needing help with daily activities, both well above the state average.
Unpaid care is common, with 22.2% of people providing care, far above the national figure. Additionally, 9.7% have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Most homes are occupied by couples without children, and with just 2.0 people per home, this is much lower than the national average of 2.5.
Home loan payments are very low, with a typical monthly payment of $646, which is far below the state figure of $2,167.
The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 15.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Only 27.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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