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Ku-ring-gai Chase

94 km²

Daily life in Ku-ring-gai Chase is sparsely populated and heavily car-dependent. Only 10 people live here, and the typical resident is 58, which is far older than the national figure. It is a quiet, non-residential area where the terrain is very steep and most people rely on vehicles to get around. While it is close to many schools, the area itself has very few homes and lacks basic local services.

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The area is sparsely populated with only 10 residents. It is an older community, with a typical age of 58, which is far older than the national figure of 38.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 30%, ahead of England (30%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 70%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 70%, ahead of Christianity (50%).

There are 28 schools within 3 km, which is among the highest for similar areas. These include a mix of government and independent schools, with primary schools being the most common.

Typical personal weekly income is $1,375, which is far above the national figure. However, typical family weekly income is $1,687, which is well below the national figure of $2,120.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

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

Homes here are small, with 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.

There are 0.80 people per bedroom, which is about the same as the national figure and higher than most other similar areas.

Public transport is entirely based on buses. While there are 200 stops per 1,000 people—far above the state figure—the walk to the nearest stop can take up to 85 minutes.

The most common industries people work in is Accommodation & food at 33%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

The area is very car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.5, far below the state figure. This is due to the steep terrain and a lack of nearby services; for example, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services.

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