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Nymagee

4,277 km²

A typical resident in Nymagee is far older than the national figure, with a median age of 52. This small community of 96 people is marked by a stark contrast to the rest of the state, particularly in its low typical incomes and high proportion of retirees. It is a place where most people own their homes outright and work in agriculture or mining, creating a quiet, residential atmosphere with very few children.

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Nymagee is an older community where the typical resident is 52, far older than the national figure of 38. Children under 15 make up only 8.3%, which is well below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 3.1% of people born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian (43.8%) or English (29.2%) ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Religious affiliation is common here; 50% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 18.8%, far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 30.3% of residents completing Year 12, far below the state figure of 58.9%. There are no schools within 3 km.

Incomes are much lower than the national average, with a typical household earning $1,041 a week, compared to $1,746 across Australia. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas at 10.4%. However, those needing help with daily activities are slightly fewer (3.1%) than the state average of 5.8%.

Volunteering is a strong point for the area, with 21.8% of people volunteering, well above the national figure of 14.1%.

The First Nations community is small, with only 3 people. They are much older than the state average, with a typical age of 61 and a typical personal income of $474.

Living arrangements are unique, as 37% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas at 17.8%.

Housing is mostly stable and spacious, with 59.3% of homes owned outright, far above the state's 31.5%. Most homes are separate houses with three or more bedrooms.

The community is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops and 0.0% of people commuting by transit. However, 38.5% of workers work from home, far above the national figure.

Nymagee is a very stable place to live, with only 9.2% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 64.1% working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Full-time employment is far above the state average at 74.4%, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1. Most residents cannot walk to groceries, health services, or schools within 15 minutes.

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