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Minjary
22 km²
A high proportion of children makes Minjary a notably young community. With 34.5% of the population under 15, this is far above the national figure of 18.2%. The area is sparsely populated, with only 55 people living in the region. This family-oriented character is seen in the large household sizes and a strong presence of First Nations people, who make up 9.1% of the population.
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Children under 15 make up 34.5% of the population, which is far above the national average of 18.2%. The typical resident is 39, and while 80% of adults are married, there are no de facto relationships in the area.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Most people identify with Australian (60%) or English (38.2%) ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6% for people using other languages.
About 60% of residents identify as Christian, while 32.7% report no religion, which is about the same as the state average.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 25% completing Year 12. Over half of the population reached Year 10 as their highest level of schooling.
Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is about the same as the national figure. Personal incomes are slightly higher than the national average, though no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
The area is healthier than most, with no one needing help with daily activities and no reported mental health conditions. About 27.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, consistent with the state average.
Unpaid care is common here; 37.5% of people care for children and 22.5% provide other unpaid care, both of which are far above national figures.
First Nations residents are a significant part of the community, with a typical personal income of $1,375 and household income of $2,750, both far above the state and national figures.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. Most families are couples with children (60.8%), and there are no one-parent families.
Housing costs are much lower than most areas, with typical monthly home-loan payments at $1,100 and weekly rent at $300, both well below the state figures.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 66.7% of workers driving and no one using public transport to commute. There are no public transport stops or routes available.
The population is very stable, with only 20.8% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is high at 62.5%, and there is no unemployment. Most people work in manufacturing, agriculture, or public administration.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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