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Grevillia
23 km²
A small and aging community defines Grevillia, where the typical resident is 55. This sparsely populated area is far older than the state or national average, with very few children under 15. Most people live alone in detached houses, and a high number of residents are in de facto relationships. It is a quiet, residential pocket in New South Wales where a significant proportion of people now struggle with long-term health conditions.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 55 and only 3.8% of residents being children. People in de facto relationships make up 17.4% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.
About 13.9% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than in most similar areas, though far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 46.8%. Those with no religion make up 31.6%, which is a little below the state average.
Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical household earning $819 a week, which is far below the state average of $1,829. Only 8.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.
Health challenges are common here; 40.5% of people have a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%. Additionally, 12.7% need help with daily activities, which is well above the state average.
Unpaid care is a significant activity, with 15.5% of people providing this support, well above the national average. There is also a higher-than-usual number of people who served in the Defence Force at 5.3%.
There are 3 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $350, which is well below the national figure of $540.
Living arrangements are unusual, with 52.8% of people living alone, far above the state average of 25%. One-parent families also make up a very high 25.5% of households.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 47.2% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. However, homes are smaller than usual, with only 41.7% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is highly car-dependent, as 72.4% of workers drive to work and every home has a motor vehicle. While there are several bus stops, 0.0% of people use public transport to commute.
About 28.6% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Working life is less common here, with only 40.8% of adults working or looking for work, far below the state average. Many who do work are employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
Grevillia is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.1. Most essential services, including groceries and health care, are not within a 15-minute walk.
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