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Jerrawangala
95 km²
A car-dependent lifestyle defines daily life in Jerrawangala, where there are no public transport stops and no shops or schools within walking distance. This small community of 60 people is far older than the national average, with many residents aged 65 or over. While the area is sparsely populated, families here tend to be larger than usual and have typical weekly incomes that sit above the state and national figures.
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The community is notably older, with a typical age of 48 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 10% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for 85% of the community.
English is the only language used at home, with 0% of the population using another language or speaking little to no English.
Over half of the residents identify as Christian. The 28.3% of people with no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
A fifth of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the number of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average at 28.3%.
Typical family incomes are much higher than most areas, reaching $2,624 a week, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.
Residents face significant health challenges, with 35% having a long-term condition and 18.3% reporting a mental health condition, both of which are far above state levels.
Unpaid care is common here, with 17.8% of people providing care, well above the national average of 11.9%.
First Nations residents are a little more common here than in the state average, with a typical personal income of $899 that is far above the national figure.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, and 68% of households consist of couples with children.
The typical weekly rent is $413, which is a little above the national average. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $1,733.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and no one works from home. The drive to the city is very long, taking about 182 minutes.
The population is very stable, with only 23.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national rate of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is higher than the state average at 61.5%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Work is spread across agriculture, healthcare, and the arts.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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