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Mairjimmy

97 km²

A very small population of just 37 people defines Mairjimmy, where a high proportion of residents are managers or work in agriculture. The community is older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 46. It is a prosperous area with high employment and incomes that sit well above the state average. Most residents are Australian-born and have lived here for more than five years, creating a stable, rural atmosphere.

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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. While children under 15 make up 16.2% of the population, those aged 65 and over are much lower than in most similar areas.

Almost everyone here was born in Australia, which is far below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 83.8% of residents. While 8.1% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common faith at 64.9%, while 35.1% of people report having no religion. This figure is a little above the state average but well below the national figure.

The area is well-educated, with 62.1% of residents completing Year 12, which is well above the national figure. About 20% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. Typical weekly household income is $2,333, which is well above the state and national figures.

Residents are generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. About 29.7% have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national average.

Volunteering is very common here, with 34.3% of people helping out, a figure far above the state and national averages. However, far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the rest of the country.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per home. Most are couples, and there are no one-parent families in the area.

Mortgage stress may be higher here, as the typical monthly home-loan payment of $2,500 is well above the national figure. However, there are fewer people per bedroom than in most areas.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no public transport stops or routes available. About 24.1% of the workforce works from home.

The community is very stable, with only 8.1% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the state and national figures.

Employment is very strong, with 82.9% of adults working or looking for work, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Over half of the workforce works in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.

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