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Milroy

261 km²

Much higher incomes and employment rates set Milroy apart from the rest of the state. It is a small, affluent rural community where most residents live in large, detached family homes. The area is primarily made up of older adults and children, creating a stable environment with very little rental activity. With almost no overseas-born residents or non-English speakers, it is a very homogenous community situated in the Gunnedah region.

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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. While there are more children under 15 here than in most similar areas, there are far fewer seniors aged 65 and over compared to the state average.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 94.4% born here. This explains why the proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure.

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

Most residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 31.9%, which is a little below the state figure.

Education levels are high, with 62.5% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national average. This is reflected in the qualifications, where over a third of those with a degree hold a bachelor's degree.

The area is very prosperous, with a typical personal weekly income of $1,042, which is well above the national figure of $805. Typical household incomes are also much higher than in most similar areas.

Residents are generally healthy, as 0.0% need help with daily activities and no one reported a mental health condition, both of which are well below state and national levels.

A high proportion of people perform 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly, far above the national average. Volunteers make up 18.0% of the population, which is well above the state figure.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Families are the norm here, with 54.9% being couples with children and very few people living alone. Homes are larger than usual, typically holding 2.7 people.

Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 92.6% have three or more bedrooms. No one is renting, and 37.0% of homes are owned outright.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every home owning at least one vehicle. Despite this, a small number of people (7.4%) commute by public transport, which is well above the national average.

The population is relatively stable, with 25.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 88.5% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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