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Mittagong
58 km²
A significant number of people have moved into Mittagong in the last five years, contributing to a population of 6,090. This is a notably older community, where the typical resident is 49 and nearly 30% are seniors. While it is a rural setting, the area is quite educated and attracts people from overseas. The town's character is shaped by a mix of established homeowners and a growing number of new arrivals.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical age of 49 and a high proportion of seniors. Children under 15 make up only 14.7%, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.
Born overseas, 21.4% of residents were not born in Australia, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries reported.
While English is the main language for 84.5% of people, 10.3% use another language at home. This is much higher than most similar areas, though it remains far below the state average.
Nearly half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 36.6%, which is well above the New South Wales figure but a little below the national average.
Mittagong is highly qualified, with 28.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is a little above the national figure, and there are more schools within 3km than in 83% of similar areas.
Typical household income is $1,425 a week, which is a little below the national figure. However, 19.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, a rate higher than most similar areas.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 35.1% of people. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, and arthritis is the most reported condition.
Volunteering is strong, with 18.1% of people giving their time, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also more common than in the rest of the state.
First Nations people make up 1.9% of the population. The unemployment rate for this group is 7.5%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.
Living alone is very common, with 32.4% of people in single-person homes. This is well above the national figure, and households are generally smaller, averaging 2.2 people.
Separate houses are far more common here than across the state, making up 83.6% of homes. Home ownership is strong, with 41.9% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure.
Cars are the primary way to get around, though 23.8% of people work from home. There are more public transport stops per 1,000 people here than in most similar areas.
The area has seen significant movement, with 42.6% of residents arriving in the last five years. This includes 12.5% who moved here from overseas.
About 54.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health, social assistance, and education.
The area is considered somewhat walkable, with 87.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Public transport stops are the most accessible amenity for residents.