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Ournie
110 km²
Sparsely populated and largely non-residential, Ournie is a small rural locality in New South Wales. It is an older community where the typical resident is 52, far older than the national figure of 38. The area is defined by its strong ties to the land and a high level of civic engagement, with more than half of its residents volunteering. With only 34 people, it is a quiet pocket of the Snowy Valleys region.
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The population is far older than the state and national average, with no children under 15 living in the area. Most residents are older adults between 45 and 64.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those who identify with an ancestry are predominantly Australian, English, or Irish.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national figure.
Christianity is the main religion for 70.6% of residents. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
A very high 75% of residents have completed Year 12, far above the national figure. However, those with a bachelor degree or higher are well below the state average.
While typical family and household incomes are well below the state and national figures, personal weekly income is a little above the national figure of $805.
Residents are in good health, with long-term health conditions and the need for daily assistance being much lower than most areas.
This is a highly active community where 54.2% of people volunteer, far above the national figure. There is also a very high rate of former Defence Force members.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Most homes are occupied by couples with children, though the typical household size is a little smaller than the national average.
Housing costs are very low, with typical weekly rents and monthly home loan payments far below the state and national figures.
The area is heavily car-dependent, but 45% of workers operate from home, a figure far above the national average.
About 32.4% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with 83.3% of adults working or looking for work. The local economy is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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