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Jembaicumbene
43 km²
Far more people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, making Jembaicumbene a highly active small community. It is a predominantly older and professional place, with a typical resident aged 47 and a high proportion of university degrees. While the population is small, the area is distinctive for its high number of homeowners and a significant First Nations presence. This is a car-dependent rural setting where residents typically earn above the national figure.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 31.3% of residents aged 65 or over. It has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (7.8%) than the state, and very few children under 15.
English and Australian are the most common ancestries. While 15.6% of residents were born overseas, this is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.
English is the main language for 89.1% of the population. Only 4.7% use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
A larger proportion of residents identify as having no religion (42.2%) compared to the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.1%.
This is a highly qualified area, with 35.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the state average. Common fields of study include agriculture, engineering, and society and culture.
Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $2,250 a week. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas. However, 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than the state average.
Unpaid care is very common, with 22.9% of people providing this support, far above the national figure. There is also a notably high rate of people who served in the Defence Force (7.4%).
First Nations residents in this area have a typical personal income of $1,699, which is far above the national figure of $540.
Families with children make up 56.6% of households, and homes typically hold 2.6 people. One-parent families are much less common here than in most similar areas.
The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 64% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting is non-existent here, with 0% of households in the rental market.
The community is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. Around 32.4% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.
The population is quite mobile, with 43.1% of residents having moved in the last five years, a figure well above the New South Wales average.
Employment rates are very high, with 85.4% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, health, or as managers.
This is a completely car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, parks, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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