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Number One

52 km²

A shifting population marks the current character of Number One, where 43.5% of residents have moved here in the last five years. This sparsely populated area of just 27 people is distinctive for its high proportion of First Nations residents and a population that skews both young and old. With a typical age of 53, it is far older than the national figure, yet over a quarter of the community are children under 15. These contrasting age groups create a unique rural community in the Mid-Coast region.

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First Nations people make up 22.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is split between seniors and children, with 22.2% aged 65 and over and 25.9% under 15.

People born overseas account for 18.5% of residents, which is much higher than in similar areas, though well below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents list Australian or English ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, and no residents report speaking little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures, where about a quarter of people use another language.

About 40.7% of residents have no religion, a figure slightly above the national average of 38.9%. Another 44.4% of the community identify as Christian.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 30.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical personal weekly income is $524, which is well below the national figure of $805. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week, and the typical household income is well below the national average.

Long-term health conditions affect 29.6% of residents, which is a little above the national figure. However, no one reports needing help with daily activities or living with a mental health condition.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 43.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, which is far above the national figure. About 17.4% of residents also volunteer their time.

The six First Nations residents are noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19. Their typical personal income of $750 is well above the national figure of $540.

Households are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per home.

Homes are crowded by national standards, with an average of one person per bedroom. The typical monthly home-loan payment of $1,582 is a little below the national figure.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The community is experiencing significant movement, with 43.5% of the population having moved to the area in the last five years.

Working or looking for work is uncommon here, with only 17.4% of adults in the labour force, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is quite steep with an 18.4% slope.

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