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Lerida
81 km²
Much higher incomes than most similar areas define the small community of Lerida. The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the national figure. It is a high-earning, well-qualified place where nearly half of the population works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. These strong professional and rural links help explain why typical weekly household incomes are far above those seen across New South Wales.
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The typical resident is far older than the national figure at 47 years. While it has a higher rate of de facto relationships than most areas, the population of seniors is well below the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.
About 39.5% of people report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure and about the same as the national average.
The community is highly qualified, with 77.4% having completed Year 12, a figure far above the national average. Additionally, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is well above the state average.
Typical weekly household incomes are far above the national figure at $3,250. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 31.4% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is far above the state average.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in most similar areas, with 47.4% of people reporting one. However, no one in the community requires help with daily activities.
Local residents are very active in their community, with 31.4% volunteering and 37.1% providing unpaid care, both of which are far above national figures. There is also a notably high rate of former Defence Force members.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Families generally consist of couples, with no one-parent families recorded, which is far below the national figure. Home sizes are about the same as the national average.
Housing is quite affordable, with typical weekly rents and monthly home-loan payments both far below the New South Wales figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent with no public transport options, though 34.3% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.
The community has seen significant movement, as 51.4% of residents moved here in the last five years, a rate far above the national figure.
The workforce is entirely active with no unemployment, though full-time employment is far below the state average. Nearly half of the community works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk, far below the state average.
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