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Llanarth

2 km²

Higher typical incomes than most similar areas define Llanarth, where families enjoy a wealthy, child-friendly environment. It is a community of large, detached homes and a highly educated workforce, with a typical weekly family income of $2,542. This prosperity is reflected in a strong employment rate and a population that is notably younger than the national average. Situated in the Bathurst region, it blends a professional lifestyle with a spacious, semi-rural feel.

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The community is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.9% of the population, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 38, and there are fewer seniors here than in most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national averages. English and Irish are the most common ancestries after Australian.

English is the primary language for 90.9% of the community. While more people use another language at home here than in most similar areas, the total is still far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 61.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.6% of the population, which is a little below the state figure.

This is a highly qualified area where 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most similar areas, at 61.2%.

Wealth is a standout feature here, with 33.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure. Typical personal weekly income is also much higher than average at $1,001.

About 30.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Mental health conditions are more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 9.6% of the population.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 33.5% of people providing this support, well above the national average. Volunteering is also high, at 18.1%.

First Nations residents are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of 15. This group also sees a very high Year 12 completion rate of 45.3% and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children in the area, and far fewer people live alone compared to the state average.

Almost every home is a separate house, and 97.3% have three or more bedrooms. While 37.5% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $440.

The area is heavily dependent on cars, with 67.8% of workers driving to work. While 96.7% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, very few people actually use it to commute.

The population is quite mobile, with 43.2% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well above the state average.

Job prospects are strong, with a 2.5% unemployment rate and a high percentage of full-time workers. Many residents work in professional or managerial roles within health and education.

Despite being near parks and transport, the area is mostly car-dependent. Residents have very limited walking access to groceries or health services, far below the state average.

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