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Mookerawa
61 km²
A car-dependent lifestyle defines the sparsely populated area of Mookerawa, where there are no shops or health services within walking distance. It is a very old community, with a typical resident aged 60 and no children under 15 living here. This remote character is reflected in a small population of just 24 people, many of whom have moved here in the last five years. Most residents are older adults or seniors who live in small households.
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Mookerawa is far older than the national figure, with 37.5% of people aged 65 and over and no children under 15. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other similar areas.
People born overseas make up 20.8% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas, although this is still well below the New South Wales average.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, far below state and national figures.
A large majority of residents have no religion, at 58.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning $949 a week, far below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions are very common, affecting 45.8% of residents, which is far above the national figure; arthritis is the most frequent condition.
Unpaid housework is very common, with 33.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, far above the national figure.
The First Nations population is very small, with a typical age of 51, which is far older than the national figure of 24.
Homes are typically very small, with only 1.5 people per home, far below the national average of 2.5.
Rental prices are well below the national figure at $248 a week, and typical home-loan payments are also much lower than in most areas.
There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, leaving residents entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The area has seen significant movement, with 58.3% of people moving here in the last five years, far above the national figure.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in most other areas, at 54.2%.
The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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