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Mellong

402 km²

Spanning over 400 square kilometres of rural terrain, Mellong is a sparsely populated area with only 7 residents. The community is older than the state and national average, with a typical age of 45. It is a secluded place where residents rely entirely on cars to get around, as there are no public transport options or local shops. This quiet setting is reflected in its very small population and a lack of nearby services.

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The population is very small, consisting of only 7 people. These residents are noticeably older than the typical person in New South Wales or Australia, with a typical age of 45.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, 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 71%, ahead of No religion (0%).

There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is a common feature for about 59% of similar places.

Typical weekly household income is $1,125, which is far below the state figure. In contrast, the typical personal weekly income is $1,125, which is well above the national average of $805.

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 here. For the First Nations population, the typical age is far older than the national figure, and personal income is far above the national average at $1,124.

Homes in this area are very small or sparsely occupied, with only 1.0 person per home, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.

With only 0.5 people per bedroom, housing is far below the state average. However, typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,383, which is well above the national figure.

This is a remote area where the drive to the city takes 318 minutes. There are no public transport stops or routes available, leaving residents completely without transit options.

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 shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.

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