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Peak View

261 km²

Typical weekly household incomes in Peak View are a little above the national figure, reflecting a community where many people work in agriculture. This is a very mature area with a small population of just 43 people, and it is notably older than most other parts of the country. With no children under 15 and a high proportion of seniors, it is a quiet, residential pocket of the Snowy Monaro region.

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The area is far older than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 52. Seniors make up nearly 35% of the population, while there are no children under 15 living here.

Most residents were born in Australia, and English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries. Only 9.3% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 90.7% of the community. While 7.0% of people use another language at home, this is still far below the New South Wales average.

Christianity is the most common religion, with 67.4% of residents identifying as such. Only 20.9% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

A good number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though 44.4% of the community reached Year 10 as their highest school level. Many qualifications are in agriculture and the environment.

Typical weekly family incomes are $2,416, which is a little above the national figure. Personal incomes are also higher than in most similar areas.

A high proportion of the community needs help with daily activities, at 16.3%, which is far above the state average. Long-term health conditions are also slightly more common than usual.

Volunteerism is exceptionally high here, with 50.0% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Additionally, 7.1% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

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

Families with children make up 57.6% of households, though homes are generally smaller than average with 2.2 people per home.

Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,500, which is well above the national figure. Homes here are sparsely occupied, with only 0.6 people per bedroom.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport options available. This is reflected in the 34.3% of workers who work from home, a figure far above the national average.

The population is very stable, as only 7.0% of residents have moved in the last five years, which is far below the state average.

Employment is very high, with 92.1% of adults working or looking for work and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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