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Jinden

126 km²

A far older population than the national average marks the small settlement of Jinden. With a typical resident aged 56 and no children under 15, it is a sparsely populated area of just 20 people. The community is characterized by low typical incomes and a high rate of volunteering, reflecting a quiet, residential character. Situated in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region, it stands out as a car-dependent area where most residents are older adults.

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The typical resident here is 56, which is far older than the national figure of 38. There are no children under 15 living in the area, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state and national figures.

One in five residents was born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Common ancestries include Australian, Scottish, and English.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national figure where 22.3% of people use another language.

Christianity is the main religion for 65% of residents, while 25% report no religion, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.

Education levels are far below the state average, with 45% of residents completing Year 12 and 15% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household and family incomes are $900, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are reported by 25% of residents, a little below the national average. However, no one in the community requires help with daily activities or reports a mental health condition.

While very few people provide unpaid care or housework, volunteering is very common, with 25% of residents volunteering—far above the state average of 13%.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are small, with a typical of 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

The area has a very low density of people per bedroom, at 0.60, which is well below the national figure of 0.80.

There are no public transport stops or routes serving the area, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 30% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

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

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