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Mount Harris

426 km²

Much younger than most similar areas, Mount Harris is a small community of just 33 people where families with children are common. The typical resident is only 32, and about a third of the population are children under 15. It is a high-income area where almost every adult is working or looking for work. This small settlement in New South Wales is largely residential, with no seniors living here and a strong focus on family life.

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The community is notably young, with 33.3% of people under 15, a figure far above the national average. In contrast, there are no residents aged 65 or over.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, or Scottish. Only 9.1% of the population were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the only language spoken at home, with no residents using another language or reporting little to no English proficiency.

More than half of the residents are Christian, while 21.2% report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Schooling levels are high here, with 81.8% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national figure. However, only 13.6% hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Typical weekly household incomes are among the highest for this level at $2,750, well above the national figure of $1,746. Typical personal weekly income is also much higher than average at $1,024.

Mental health conditions are reported by 15.2% of the population, which is well above the national average. No residents require help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high here, with 59.1% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%.

First Nations residents are few in number, but they report a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.8 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 53.8% of families.

Crowding is higher than in most areas, with 1.2 people per bedroom. Typical weekly rent is $350, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area has no public transport routes, stops, or departures, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with only 22.7% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with 100% of adults either working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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