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Ooma

131 km²

Crops and open space define Ooma, a small rural area in New South Wales with just 41 residents. This is a remarkably young community where the typical resident is only 30 and nearly 30% of the population are children. High typical incomes and a strong focus on agriculture suggest a community of established farming families. It is a stable, residential pocket where families live in larger homes and few people have moved in the last five years.

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Ooma is far younger than the national figure, with a typical age of 30 and no residents aged 65 or over. Children under 15 make up 29.3% of the population, which is far above the national average of 18.2%.

The community is almost entirely born in Australia, with no residents born overseas. Those who listed an ancestry were predominantly Australian, English, Irish, or Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the state and national figures for language diversity.

Christianity is the most common faith, accounting for 56.1% of residents. About 31.7% of the community reported having no religion, which is a little below the New South Wales figure.

Education levels are high, with 62.5% of residents completing Year 12 and 26.7% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many of these qualifications are in agriculture and environment, reflecting the local industry.

Typical weekly incomes are among the highest for similar areas. The typical personal income is $1,312, which is far above the national figure of $805.

Residents are generally healthy, with only 7.3% having a long-term health condition, far below the national figure of 27.7%. No residents reported needing help with daily activities.

Community participation is very high, with 33.3% of people volunteering—far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare are also more common here than in most areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and households are slightly larger than the national average with 2.8 people per home.

Housing costs are much lower than in the rest of the state, with a typical weekly rent of just $60 and typical monthly home loan payments of $1,192.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. About 13% of people work from home, while others primarily drive to work.

The population is very stable, with 0.0% of residents moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the main industry for 56.5% of workers. While 86.7% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is very high at 15.4%.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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