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Narrabarba
106 km²
Daily life in Narrabarba is very quiet and car-dependent, with only 22 people living in the area. It is a sparsely populated place where the typical resident is far older than the national figure at 47 years. However, there is a notable presence of children, who make up over 22% of the population. This mix of older adults and young children defines a small, rural community in the Bega Valley.
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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure, yet children under 15 make up 22.7% of the population, a figure well above the national average.
People born overseas make up 13.6% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas, though still far below the New South Wales average.
A much higher proportion of residents use another language at home (18.2%) compared to most similar areas, although everyone in the community speaks English.
The community has a very high rate of people with no religion at 59.1%, which is far above the national figure.
Educational qualifications are among the lowest for this level, with no adults holding a bachelor degree and only 19% having completed Year 12.
Typical personal weekly income is $599, which is well below the national figure, and no one earns $2,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 36.4% of the population, though no one requires help with daily activities.
The area has a very high rate of volunteers (28.6%) and people caring for children unpaid (42.9%), both of which are far above the national figures.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are generally small, with a typical 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national figure.
Monthly home-loan payments are typically $915, which is far below the New South Wales average.
The area has a high number of public transport stops per 1,000 people, though it is served by only one bus route.
The community is relatively stable, with 25% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.
About 57.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the national figure.
The area is entirely car-dependent, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.
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