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Logans Crossing

7 km²

Deeply secluded from urban services, Logans Crossing is a small residential pocket in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region. The area is far older than most, with a typical resident aged 57 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. This senior profile is reflected in the high rate of home ownership and the large, detached houses that define the landscape. It is a quiet, car-dependent community where very few children live.

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Residents are far older than the national figure, with 27.2% aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 9.9% of the population, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

The community is predominantly Australian or English in ancestry. Only 11.1% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the 29.3% seen across New South Wales.

English is the main language for 84% of residents. While 6.2% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the national average of 22.3%.

More than half of the population identify as Christian. About 30.2% of residents have no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

While 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the New South Wales average of 27.8%. Only 44% of residents have completed Year 12, also far below the state figure.

Incomes are generally low, with a typical weekly household earning $1,416, which is well below the state average. Only 5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, far below the national figure of 22.6%.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.6% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, and 6.2% of residents need help with daily activities.

Participation in unpaid work is high, with 44.1% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly. Volunteering is also common, with 20.3% of residents volunteering, well above the national average.

There are four First Nations people in the area. This small group has a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure of $540.

The area consists mostly of couples, with 48.1% living without children. One-parent families are rare at 6.2%, well below the national figure of 14.1%.

Housing is dominated by large detached homes, with 95% having three or more bedrooms. Most residents own their homes outright (61.7%), and no one in the area rents.

Every home in Logans Crossing has at least one motor vehicle, and 73.2% of workers drive to work. There are no public transport stops in the area.

The population is relatively stable, with 29.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working age residents are less likely to be employed here than in most areas, with only 41.3% working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, a little above the national average.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.2. Residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or public transport within 15 minutes.

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