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Memagong

231 km²

Daily life in Memagong is centred on large, detached homes and a strong connection to the land. It is a small rural community of 96 people where over half the workforce is employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The area is notably family-oriented, with a much higher proportion of children under 15 than the national average. This creates a quiet, stable environment where most residents own their homes and very few move in or out.

Household incomes here are high, yet Memagong's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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Children under 15 make up 24% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The typical resident is 40 years old, and there is a low proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people compared to most areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. English is the dominant ancestry at 54.2%, followed by Australian and Scottish heritage.

English is the only language used at home, with 0% of residents using another language. This is far below the state and national figures, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.

Christianity is the most common affiliation at 63.5%. About 35.4% of people report no religion, which is a little above the New South Wales figure.

Education levels are high, with 71.6% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure of 58.8%. Around 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical household income is $2,062 a week, which is a little above the state average. However, only 13.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, well below the national figure.

The community is healthier than most areas, with no one needing help with daily activities. Only 3.1% of residents report a mental health condition, which is well below the national rate.

Volunteering is very common here, with 36% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 20% of the population providing this support.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Family life is prominent with 63.2% of homes being couples with children. While typical home sizes are standard, 36.7% of people live alone, which is far above the national average.

Every home is a separate house, and 96.7% have three or more bedrooms. Ownership is very high, with 53.3% of homes owned outright, and no one in the area is renting.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport available. This is reflected in the workforce, where 36.1% of people work from home and the rest rely on cars.

The population is very stable, with only 16.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and fishing, which employ 54.1% of the workforce. There is no unemployment in the community, and 77.3% of adults are working or looking for work.

The area has no walkable amenities, with no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk. Residents are completely dependent on vehicles for all services.

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