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Limpinwood

54 km²

Older than most similar areas, Limpinwood is a small rural community where the typical resident is 56. With a total population of 234, it is a quiet place that stands out for its high proportion of seniors and a strong preference for detached housing. The community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, with a typical weekly household income of $1,235, which is well below the national figure. This creates a peaceful, residential atmosphere where many people work from home or are retired.

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The area is far older than the state and national averages, with seniors making up 24.4% of the population. In contrast, children under 15 are well below the national figure at 11.5%.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 12.4% born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales and Australian averages. English and Irish ancestry are the most common after Australian.

Language diversity is very low here, with no one using a language other than English at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large number of residents report having no religion, at 43.6%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

A higher number of residents hold a bachelor degree or higher compared to most similar areas, though the rate of Year 12 completion is far below the state and national averages.

Income levels are notably low, with the typical personal weekly income of $547 being well below the national figure. Only 12.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is far below the state average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.7% of residents. This is slightly above both the state and national figures.

Unpaid housework is a common activity, with 28.2% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is well above the national average. Volunteering is also high at 19.3%.

There are 3 First Nations people in the area. The typical age for this group is 15, which is far younger than the national figure of 24.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, making up 17.7% of households. People living alone also make up a higher than average share at 28%.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 37.8% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure. Typical monthly home loan payments are well below the state and national averages.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes by public transport, although 29.4% of workers do so from home. Every home has at least one motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.

The proportion of adults working or looking for work is much lower than in most similar areas. While unemployment is 0.0%, full-time employment is far below the national average.

Living here is very car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. Most homes are far from groceries, health services, and schools.

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