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Nemingha

33 km²

A larger population than 71% of similar areas makes Nemingha a notable community in the Tamworth region. It is a place where families are common, with a typical resident aged 44 and a high number of children under 15. The area is distinctive for its strong First Nations presence and a workforce that is more active than the national average. Most people live in spacious, separate houses, creating a residential character that is far more car-dependent than the rest of the state.

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About 7.9% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is slightly older than the state average, with the typical resident being 44.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.4% of people born overseas, far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language here, with only 0.4% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most other areas. Only 27.7% of residents report having no religion, which is far below the Australian figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 39.1% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state average of 58.9%. However, the area has more schools per 1,000 children than similar places.

Typical personal income is $856 a week, which is slightly above the national figure of $805. Weekly household incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.3% of residents. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid work is very common, with 30.6% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, which is well above the state average. Unpaid care for others is also much more common than in most areas.

First Nations residents are far older than the state average, with a typical age of 35. Personal incomes for this group are also well above the national figure at $933.

Families with children make up 56.5% of households. One-parent families are less common here than in most other areas, at just 9.0%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 92.1% of homes. These homes are typically large, with 83.1% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure.

Cars are essential for most residents, as 0.0% commute by public transport. Most homes are well-equipped, with 40.9% having two vehicles and 15.1% having four or more.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

More people are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas, at 64.8%. The most common industries are health care and construction.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services, far below the state average.

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