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Harolds Cross
74 km²
Far wealthier than most similar areas, Harolds Cross is a small, professional community in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region. It is a place of high earners and homeowners, where the typical resident is 50 — far older than the national figure. This is a quiet, rural setting with very few children and a population that is overwhelmingly Australian-born. The community is defined by its high levels of education and a strong tendency toward independent home ownership.
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The typical resident is 50, making the area far older than both New South Wales and Australia. It is a community with very few children, with those under 15 making up only 10.1%, which is much lower than most similar areas.
The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, and only 3.8% of residents were born overseas, a figure far below the national average.
English is the primary language for 86.1% of residents. While 6.3% use another language at home, which is higher than in many similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.
Nearly half of the community (49.4%) reports having no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%.
This is a highly qualified area where 75.4% of residents completed Year 12, far above the national figure. Additionally, 32.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well above the state and national averages.
Incomes are very high here, with typical weekly family income reaching $3,250, well above the national figure. Around 45.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the highest for similar areas.
Health profiles are generally positive; 26.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national average. Mental health conditions are also reported at a lower rate than in most similar areas.
Community spirit is high, with 31.0% of residents volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also very common, with 22.5% providing such support, which is among the highest for its level.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most areas.
The area has a high number of people living alone (32.3%) and no one-parent families. Households are generally smaller than average, with 2.3 people per home.
Every single home is a separate house, and 58.1% are owned outright, far above the national figure. There are no renters in the area.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Every household owns at least one motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
Working rates are very high, with 67.6% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national average. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%.
This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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