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Llangothlin

134 km²

Tucked away in the Armidale region, Llangothlin is a small, rural community of just 104 people. It is a place where family life is prominent, with a very high proportion of children and large, detached homes. Most residents are born in Australia and work in local agriculture or from home. It is a quiet, car-dependent area where a strong spirit of volunteering is common.

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Families with children are very common here, as 26% of residents are under 15, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than the state and national averages.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 98.1% born here and a much lower rate of overseas birth than most other areas. Most residents claim English or Australian ancestry.

English is the main language for 94.2% of the population. While a small number of people use another language at home, the rate of people speaking little or no English is well below the state and national figures.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 71.2% of residents identifying as such. Those reporting no religion make up 26% of the community, which is far below the national figure.

A fair few residents hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the rate of people completing Year 12 is far below the national average. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Typical weekly household income is $1,542, which is a little below the national figure. No households in the area earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate much lower than most other areas.

A high proportion of residents live with a long-term health condition, far above the national average. However, the rate of people needing help with daily activities is lower than in most areas.

Local residents are highly active in their community, with 27.4% volunteering, a figure far above the state average. Many people also spend significant time on unpaid housework, far exceeding the national trend.

First Nations people make up 2.9% of the population. The typical age for First Nations residents is 31, which is noticeably older than the national average of 24.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. While many families with children live here, 35.1% of people live alone, which is far above the state average.

Every single home in Llangothlin is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 62.2% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.

The area is very car-reliant, with no homes lacking a vehicle. However, 45.6% of people work from home, a rate far above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 24.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national averages.

The local workforce is very active, with 67.9% of adults working or looking for work. About half of the employed population works in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

Llangothlin is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no parks or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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