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Narrawa

298 km²

Deep in the rural landscapes of the Upper Lachlan Shire, Narrawa is a sparsely populated rural area. It is a predominantly older community where the typical resident is 53, far older than the national figure. The area is defined by a strong connection to the land, with most residents working in agriculture and a high proportion of homes owned outright. Life here is quiet and car-dependent, with very few children and a population that is largely born in Australia.

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The community is far older than the state or national average, with 23.2% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 15.2%, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

The population is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.8% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the primary language for 91.1% of residents. The proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is very common here, with 80.4% of residents identifying as such. In contrast, the share of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with 29.5% of degrees in agriculture and environment. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical incomes are much higher than in most similar areas. The typical personal weekly income is $1,055, which is well above the national figure of $805.

Long-term health conditions are a little above the national figure at 30.4%, with arthritis being the most common. Mental health conditions are much lower here than in most other areas.

Residents are quite active in their community, with 19.6% volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also well above the national average.

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

The area consists entirely of couples, with 59% having children and 41% without. There are no one-parent families, a figure far below the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 59.1% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is non-existent here, and typical monthly mortgage payments are far below the national average.

The area is entirely car-reliant, with every home owning at least one vehicle and 42.1% owning four or more. Working from home is very common, at 38.8%, far above the national figure.

The population is relatively stable, with 32.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

Agriculture is the primary industry, employing 50.7% of the workforce. The unemployment rate is 0.0%, and the share of people working or looking for work is well above the national figure.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, grocery stores, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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