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Nanima

67 km²

High weekly incomes and a strong employment rate mark the community of Nanima. This is a prosperous rural area where typical family incomes are well above the national figure, reflecting a well-qualified workforce. It is primarily a place for families, with many large homes and a high proportion of children, though the typical resident is noticeably older than the state average. The community is characterised by high rates of home ownership and a strong spirit of volunteering.

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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both New South Wales and Australia. It is a family-oriented place where children under 15 make up 19.8% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, with only 11.1% born overseas, a figure far below the state and national averages. Those with overseas roots most commonly cite English, Irish, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A large portion of the community reports having no religion at 45.6%, which is well above the national figure. Christianity is the other major affiliation at 48.8%.

Education levels are very high, with 82.3% of residents completing Year 12, far above the national average. About 30% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is well above the national figure.

Typical weekly family income is $3,299, which is well above the national figure of $2,120. Around 37% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, among the highest for similar areas.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with only 24.2% reporting a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also much lower than in most similar areas at 5.2%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 27.6% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher than average rate of people doing unpaid housework and caring for children.

There were no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with an average of 3.0 people per home. Couples with children make up 74.8% of families, while very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 93.8% of homes being detached. Most homes are large, with 87.7% having three or more bedrooms, and typical weekly rents are well above the national figure.

The community is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Over 80% of homes have two or more vehicles, and none are without a car.

The population is relatively stable, with only 25.6% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 76.4% of adults working or looking for work. Many residents work in public administration, construction, or education.

Nanima is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any residents.

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