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Havilah

43 km²

A small population of just 42 people makes Havilah a sparsely populated area where local figures differ sharply from state and national trends. It is a notably young community with a typical resident aged 32, yet it also has a higher proportion of seniors than most areas. Many residents identify as First Nations, and the community is marked by a very high rate of volunteering compared to the rest of Australia.

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First Nations people make up 16.7% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. While the typical resident is only 32, there is a significant presence of seniors, with 21.4% aged 65 and over.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 76.2% born here and no residents born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak another language or have little to no English, a figure far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the main faith for 66.7% of residents, while only 9.5% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12, at 57.6%, and 18.2% hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this remains well below the state average.

Typical personal and household incomes are a little above the national figures, and 15.2% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are in good health, with only 9.5% reporting a long-term health condition and no one needing help with daily activities, both of which are far below the national averages.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.3% of people contributing, which is far above the national rate of 14.1%.

There are 7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area, with a typical age of 25, which is a little older than the national figure.

Homes tend to be larger than average, with 2.9 people per home, and 40% of families consist of couples with children.

The typical weekly rent is $350, which is a little below the state average, and there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area is entirely without public transport, containing no bus or train stops or routes.

The population is very stable, with only 21.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

About 57.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is a little below the state average.

Havilah is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.

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