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Little Pelican

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Tucked away in Lake Macquarie, Little Pelican is a sparsely populated and largely non-residential area. It is a very old community, where the typical resident is 65, far older than the national figure of 38. This aging population is matched by high wealth, with typical family incomes sitting well above the state and national averages. It is a quiet, car-dependent pocket of New South Wales where homes are small and few.

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The area is exceptionally old, with a typical resident aged 65, which is 27 years older than the Australian average.

Local school sizes and advantage scores are around the middle for this level, though the area has more schools within 3 km than about 79% of similar places.

Wealth is a standout feature here, as the typical weekly family income of $3,250 is well above the national figure of $2,120.

The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is 0, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are small, with 1.5 people per home, a figure that is far below the national average of 2.5.

The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national figure.

Public transport is mostly served by buses, with a short 6-minute walk to the nearest stop, though the drive to the city takes a long 88 minutes.

The most common industries people work in is Retail trade at 100%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average, as few homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services or schools.

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