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Paddys River

116 km²

Sparsely populated and remote, Paddys River is a tiny rural community of just 15 people. It is an older area where the typical resident is 53, far older than the national figure of 38. This small settlement in the Snowy Valleys region is defined by its isolation, with no local schools and a complete reliance on cars for daily needs. Life here is quiet and slow, with typical incomes falling far below those seen across New South Wales.

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The community is very small and significantly older than most areas, with a typical age of 53 years.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 120%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 87%, ahead of No religion (0%).

There are no schools within 3 km of the area, which is a common feature for about 59% of similar places.

Typical weekly incomes are very low; a typical family earns $1,125 and a typical household earns $575, both of which are far below the New South Wales and national figures.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Other condition at 27%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).

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

Homes are small and have few occupants, with 1.6 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Housing costs are low, with typical weekly rents of $205 and monthly loan payments of $1,320, both far below the state and national averages.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 30%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Paddys River is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is steeper than the state average.

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