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Mayfield

91 km²

A high proportion of full-time workers define Mayfield, where 77.8% of the population is employed full-time. This is a small, sparsely populated area in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region with a strong First Nations presence and a notably young tilt, as children make up nearly 23% of the community. Most residents live in family homes and enjoy typical personal incomes that are well above the national figure. It is a car-dependent area where most people travel by vehicle for work.

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The area has a significant First Nations population at 14%, which is far above the New South Wales figure. It is a young community with 22.8% of people under 15 and a very low proportion of seniors, at just 8.8%.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas and no one using a language other than English at home.

English is the only language used at home, which is far below the national and state figures for linguistic diversity.

About 40.4% of residents have no religion, which is a little above the national figure, while 43.9% identify as Christian.

Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 32.6% of residents completing Year 12 and 14% holding a bachelor degree or higher.

Personal incomes are very high here, with a typical weekly amount of $1,062, which is well above the national figure of $805.

The community is relatively healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities and a long-term health rate of 26.3%, slightly below the national figure.

Childcare is a major focus here, as 37.2% of people provide unpaid care for children. Additionally, 14% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is far above the state average.

First Nations residents in Mayfield are far older than those in the rest of the state, with a typical age of 35 and a personal income that is far above the national figure.

Homes are larger than usual, averaging 2.9 people per household, and are predominantly made up of couples with children.

Living conditions are crowded, with a very high rate of 1.3 people per bedroom. In contrast, typical weekly rent is remarkably low at just $50.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting via public transport and no public transport stops available.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.1% of residents having moved in the last five years, far below the state average.

The workforce is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and a high percentage of people working in public administration, construction, and agriculture.

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

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