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Ogunbil

180 km²

Set in a rural landscape with no walkable amenities, Ogunbil is a small, car-dependent community in the Tamworth region. It is an older area where the typical resident is 52, far above the national figure. The community is mostly made up of long-term residents, with a strong presence of professionals and a high proportion of people who have served in the Defence Force. Life here revolves around separate houses and a quiet, stable pace of living.

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The population is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 52. There are very few children, as those under 15 make up only 12.5% of the community, which is well below the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 9.2%, which is far below the New South Wales figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home for 94.1% of the population. No one in the community reports using another language at home, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the main religion for 68.4% of residents. The proportion of people with no religion is 23.7%, which is far below the national figure.

A fair number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (22.4%), though this is well below the state average. The most common qualifications are Certificate III or IV, with 47.4% of residents holding one.

Typical weekly family incomes are $1,437, which is well below the national figure. While some individuals earn high wages, overall typical household incomes are lower than most other areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than elsewhere, affecting 32.2% of people, with arthritis and mental health being the most reported. However, very few people (2.0%) need help with daily activities.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 31.3% of people spending 15 or more hours a week on it. This is far above the national figure. The area also has a high number of former Defence Force members.

First Nations residents are older than those in most other areas, with a typical age of 45. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure.

About 46.7% of households are couples with children. One-parent families make up 15.6% of the community, which is a little above the national average.

Every single home in Ogunbil is a separate house. These are often large, with 75% having three or more bedrooms, and 48.3% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. Most homes have two or three vehicles, and 25.9% of workers work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 24.1% of people moving house in the last five years, which is far below the national average.

Working or looking for work is more common here (64.9%) than in most areas. The main industries are agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as education and training.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.

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