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Nelungaloo
110 km²
Far fewer people are born overseas in Nelungaloo than in the rest of the state, with 0% of residents born abroad. This tiny community of 47 people is remarkably young, with a typical age of 31 and nearly 30% of the population being children. It is a place where many of the adults are in de facto relationships and the population is largely Australian by birth and ancestry. The area is sparsely populated and rural in character, showing a strong connection to the land and a very low rate of recent migration.
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The area is far younger than the national figure, with children under 15 making up 29.8% of the population. It also has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at 6.4% compared to the 3.2% national average.
Everyone in the community was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
More than half of the residents identify as Christian. The 29.8% who have no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
The community has a very low rate of higher education, with 0.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Most qualified residents hold a Certificate III or IV.
Typical personal weekly income is $849, which is about the same as the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
While no one needs help with daily activities, 10.6% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure of 8.8%.
Participation in unpaid work is very low, with only 9.1% of people volunteering, which is well below the national average of 14.1%.
The three First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $1,124, which is far above the state figure of $600. The typical age for this group is also much older at 42.
Homes tend to be larger than in most areas, with 2.8 people per home. Couples with or without children make up the vast majority of households.
Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents at $100 and typical monthly home loan payments of $1,250, both of which are far below state and national figures.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with 0.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The area is very active in the workforce, with 63.6% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk and a walkability score of 0.0.
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