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Merricumbene
28 km²
A sparsely populated rural setting describes Merricumbene, which consists of only 14 people. This tiny community is much older than the rest of the state, with a typical resident aged 54. Life here is very quiet and car-dependent, as there are no shops, schools, or transport stops within walking distance. The landscape is hilly, and the small number of residents live in small households, often alone.
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The population is very small at just 14 people and is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 54.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 43%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 57%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 21%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area, which is common for about 59% of similar places.
Typical personal weekly income is $933, a little above the national figure, though typical household weekly income is far below the national average at $1,062.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Mental health at 21%, ahead of Other condition (21%).
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are very small, with only 1.5 people per home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 2.6.
The typical monthly home-loan payment is $542, which is far below the national average of $1,863.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The most common industries people work in is Administrative & support at 100%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no amenities or parks within a 15-minute walk and the terrain is quite steep.
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