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Palmdale
3 km²
High incomes and a strong rate of home ownership define Palmdale, a small community in the Central Coast region. The area is notably older than most, with a typical resident aged 54 and very few children. It is a place of high qualifications and professional roles, which helps explain why typical household incomes are higher than the state and national figures. Most residents live in detached houses and rely entirely on cars for transport.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 54, making the area far older than the state and national figures. Children under 15 make up only 11.6% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.
About 13.7% of people were born overseas, a figure higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large portion of the community has no religion at 44.2%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is highly qualified, with 36.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average of 26.3%.
Typical weekly household income is $2,156, which is higher than most areas and a little above the state figure. Nearly a quarter of individuals earn $2,000 or more per week, a rate far above the national average.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, at 31.6%, though mental health conditions are much lower than the national figure.
Unpaid housework is very common, with 43.0% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the state average.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.2% of the population. In these households, the typical income is $2,249, which is well above the national figure.
Families with children are common, and homes are slightly larger than usual with 2.6 people per household. Very few people live alone compared to the rest of the state.
Home ownership is very high, with 51.4% of homes owned outright. Every single home in the area is a separate detached house, and renting is much less common than in most areas.
The community is entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of people using public transport to commute. Working from home is very popular, accounting for 37.8% of the workforce.
About 35.5% of the population moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas.
Full-time employment is high at 62.2%, though the proportion of adults working or looking for work is among the lowest at this level. Many professionals work in health, education, and agriculture.
The area is highly car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service.
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