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Marom Creek

25 km²

Far older than the state average, Marom Creek is a rural community where the typical resident is 51. It is a sparsely populated area of detached houses, home to just 146 people. The community is marked by a high proportion of adults who are working or looking for work, alongside a notable number of residents who do not identify with any religion. This quiet region is largely car-dependent, with very few children and a population that is predominantly Australian-born.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 51 and very few children under 15. It also has a higher proportion of people in de facto relationships than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 8.2%, which is far below the New South Wales figure.

English is the sole language used at home, with no residents speaking another language, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

More than half of the community (53.4%) reports having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the national average at 48.4%.

Typical household incomes are a little above the national figure at $1,899 a week, though the number of households earning $3,000 or more is far below the state average.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, though the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than the state average.

A much higher share of residents do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework compared to the rest of the country, while volunteering rates are slightly above the state figure.

First Nations residents in Marom Creek are far younger than those in the state and nation, with a typical age of just 11 years.

Homes here tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home and a high proportion of couples with children.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 44.4% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 85.2% having three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops or routes available.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26% of people moving into the area in the last five years, far below the national figure.

A much higher proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to the state, and the local workforce is concentrated in health, agriculture, and education.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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