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Jingellic
151 km²
Life in Jingellic revolves around a very small, older population where many residents work from home. This is a quiet area with a typical resident aged 58, making it far older than the national figure. Most people here own their homes outright and live in detached houses, contributing to a stable, slow-paced atmosphere. With a small population of just 73 people, it is a sparsely populated community situated in the Snowy Valleys region.
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The community is significantly older than most areas, with 24.7% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.7%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
English ancestry is the most common at 41.1%, and 15.1% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the state average.
English is the only language used at home, meaning 0.0% of residents use another language, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
Religious affiliation is common, with 46.6% of people identifying as Christian and 26.0% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 32.2% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.
Typical personal weekly income is $933, which is a little above the national figure, while the typical family income is $2,250.
Health is generally good for the age group, as 0.0% of people need help with daily activities, though 28.8% live with a long-term health condition.
Community spirit is high, with 31.3% of people volunteering, far above the national average of 14.1%. Service is also common, with 7.8% of residents having served in the Defence Force.
The First Nations population is very small, with the typical person in this group being 61 years old and earning a personal income of $900.
Homes are typically small, with only 2.0 people per household, and 26.9% of people live alone, which is slightly above the state average.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, with a huge 69.2% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is very low at $180.
The area is highly car-dependent, yet 46.5% of workers work from home, which is far above the national average of 21.0%.
The population is very stable, as only 25.0% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 34.9% of workers, and the area has a 0.0% unemployment rate.
Daily life is car-reliant, with a walkability score of 1.3, as 0.0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.
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