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New Valley
204 km²
A First Nations population of 25% sets New Valley apart as a community with a very strong Indigenous presence. The area is sparsely populated, with only 32 residents and a typical age of 51, making it far older than the national figure. Many residents live in de facto relationships, and there is a high rate of unpaid care and volunteering. It is a quiet, rural setting where people generally have lower incomes and few local services.
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New Valley is far older than most areas, with a typical age of 51. While 25% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, children under 15 and seniors over 65 are both well below the state and national figures.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those who claim an ancestry do so primarily from Australian or English roots. The proportion of people born overseas is far below the New South Wales figure.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents speaking another language or reporting little to no English, which is far below the national average.
About 47% of the community identifies as Christian, while 31.3% have no religion, a figure that is well below the national average.
No adults here hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the national figure, although a high 61.9% have completed Year 12.
Incomes are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $725, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $1,829.
The community reports a long-term health condition rate of 28.1%, about the same as the national figure. However, no one here reports needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Community spirit is high, with 33.3% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Unpaid care is also common, with 29.6% of people providing such support.
There are 8 First Nations people in the area. This group is far younger than the state average, with a typical age of only 12, and their typical personal income of $900 is far above the national figure.
Homes are small, with only 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.
Typical weekly rent is $270, well below the state and national figures, but typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,584, which is well above the national average.
The area is entirely dependent on private vehicles, as there are no public transport stops or routes available.
The population is very stable, with only 18.8% of people moving in the last five years, a rate far below the national figure.
Only 48.1% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
New Valley is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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