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Marengo
250 km²
Daily life in Marengo is completely car-dependent, as there are no shops, health services, or schools within walking distance. The area is sparsely populated with only 8 residents, making it one of the smallest communities in the region. It is a remarkably young place where the typical resident is just 27, far younger than the national figure. This small group lives in larger-than-usual households, which helps explain why homes are more crowded than in most of Australia.
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The population is very small and notably young, with a typical age of 27. This is far younger than the average for New South Wales and Australia.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 113%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 100%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the country. The typical weekly family income is $1,249, which is far below the national figure of $2,120.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes here are more crowded than usual, with 3.7 people per home, which is well above the national figure of 2.5.
The crowding extends to individual rooms, as there are 1.2 people per bedroom, a figure well above the state and national averages.
Public transport is non-existent here, with no routes or stops serving the community.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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