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Nombi

347 km²

Far fewer seniors live here than in most similar areas, making Nombi a remarkably young community. The typical resident is just 28 years old, which is far younger than the national figure of 38. This youth is reflected in the high number of children and large family households. With a small population of 55 people, it is a quiet, rural pocket of the Warrumbungle Shire where most people work in agriculture.

Household incomes here are high, yet Nombi's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The area is very young, with 20.0% of the population being children under 15, a little above the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up only 5.5%, which is far below the 17.2% seen across Australia.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 81.8% born here and no one born overseas. Those with listed ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.

English is the only language used at home by 90.9% of residents, and no one speaks a different language or has little to no English, which is far below the national figure.

Over half the population (54.5%) identifies as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.7%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A high proportion of residents have completed Year 12 (64.3%), well above the national average of 58.8%. About 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though this is well below the state figure.

Typical household income is $2,250 a week, which is well above the national figure of $1,746. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week personally.

Residents are in good health, with only 21.8% reporting a long-term health condition, which is well below the national average of 27.7%. No one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteerism is very high at 42.9%, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This active spirit extends to unpaid care, with 40.5% of people caring for children, which is among the highest for its level.

There is a very small First Nations presence here, with 0 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded.

Homes are large, with an average of 3.8 people per household, well above the national figure of 2.5. Most families are couples with children (76.6%), and there are no one-parent families.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $867, which is far below the national figure of $1,863. Rent is typically $350 a week, which is about the same as the national figure.

The area is highly car-dependent, with 0 public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 35.3% of people work from home, far above the national figure of 21.0%.

The population is very stable, with only 22.9% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Job activity is very high, with 85.7% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing (73.5%), and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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