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Limeburners Creek
83 km²
Daily life in Limeburners Creek revolves around a small, car-dependent community of just 32 people. It is a place where nearly 16% of residents are First Nations people, a figure far above the state and national averages. The community is notably active, with a very high rate of volunteering. While typical household incomes are well above the national figure, the area is marked by a high prevalence of long-term health conditions.
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The typical resident is 39, but there are no seniors aged 65 and over here. Children under 15 make up only 9.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.
About 18.8% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas, though this remains well below the New South Wales average of 29.3%.
English is the main language for 87.5% of residents, but 21.9% use another language at home, a rate much higher than in most similar areas.
A majority of residents have no religion, at 53.1%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Qualifications are relatively high, with 23.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or more. However, 44.4% of people completed Year 12, which is far below the state average of 58.9%.
Typical weekly household incomes are well above the national figure at $2,625. In contrast, typical personal weekly income is much lower than most areas at $575.
Health challenges are common here, with 59.4% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 37.5% living with a mental health condition, both far above state levels.
Volunteering is very common, with 38.5% of people pitching in, far above the national average of 14.1%.
There are five First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 16, and typical personal incomes are far below the national figure at $75.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per home, well above the national figure of 2.5. Couples with children make up 47.6% of families.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,300, which is well below the national average of $1,863.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is relatively stable, with 21.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The rate of adults working or looking for work is 73.1%, which is far above the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.
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