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Oakhampton Heights

2 km²

Higher incomes and larger homes set Oakhampton Heights apart from most similar areas. This is a wealthy community where the typical household earns far more than the national figure, often living in large, detached family houses. While the population is smaller than half of similar areas, it is characterized by older adults and a high proportion of homeowners. The neighborhood is almost entirely car-dependent, reflecting its remote feel and spacious residential layout.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the state and national figures. However, seniors aged 65 and over make up a much smaller proportion of the community than in most other areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a far lower proportion of overseas-born people compared to New South Wales.

English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with the proportion of people using another language at home being far below the state and national figures.

More than 40% of people report having no religion, which is well above the national figure.

A higher than usual number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 57.7% of residents have completed Year 12.

This is a high-income area where 48.8% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a figure far above the national average.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 32.4% of people reporting one, though mental health conditions are a little below the national figure.

Unpaid care for children is more common than usual, and there is a much higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.

The First Nations population is small, with a typical age of 38 that is far older than the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household, and no one in the community lives alone.

Every home is a separate house, and 51.2% are owned outright, which is far above the state and national figures.

The area is completely reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and every home has at least one vehicle.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia.

More adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas, with many employed as managers or professionals.

The neighborhood is highly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, schools, or health services.

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