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Panuara
156 km²
Daily life in Panuara revolves around a car-dependent, rural lifestyle where a small population of just 86 people lives in large, detached homes. It is a notably young community, with a typical resident aged 34 and a high proportion of children. The area is distinctive for its strong connection to the land and a high rate of full-time employment, creating a quiet but working atmosphere in the Blayney region.
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This is a young community where children under 15 make up 26.7% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. Seniors are rare here, with only 3.5% aged 65 or over, and 22.2% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is far above the state average.
The community is overwhelmingly born in Australia, with 80.2% born here and only 3.5% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home by 86% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English. This is far below the state average for language diversity.
A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion at 46.5%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 39.5%.
The area has a highly qualified workforce, with 56.9% of residents completing Year 12. About 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, with many qualified in agriculture and the environment.
Typical personal and household incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,250. This is well above the national figure of $1,746.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 17.4% having a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much lower than most areas at 4.7%.
Community spirit is high, with 23.6% of people volunteering, which is far above the state average. However, fewer people do unpaid housework or childcare compared to other areas.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7% of the population, well above the national average. The First Nations community here is particularly young, with a typical age of just 13.
Homes tend to be large, with 3.1 people per household, which is higher than the national average of 2.5. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 84.4% of families.
Every home in Panuara is a separate house, and 90.9% have three or more bedrooms. While 45.5% of homes are owned outright, half of the households are renting, which is far above the state figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least two vehicles. About 27.5% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the national average.
The community has seen significant movement recently, with 45.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years, well above the national figure of 40.7%.
Employment is very strong, with 70.8% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, or as managers.
The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk. This is reflected in a walkability score of 0.0, far below the state average.
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