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Piallaway
295 km²
A remote rural setting defines Piallaway, where a small population of 128 people lives in a landscape of large detached homes. The area is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 48 and a high proportion of older adults. It is a family-oriented community where many residents are in de facto relationships and a significant number of children live. The local character is shaped by a strong connection to the land and a high rate of home ownership.
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The community is far older than the state or national average, though 21.1% of residents are children under 15. People in de facto relationships are much more common here than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has a much lower proportion of overseas-born people than the national figure. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the primary language spoken at home, with only 2.3% of people using another language. This is far below the New South Wales and national averages.
More than 60% of residents identify as Christian, while those with no religion make up 28.1%, which is well below the national figure.
Qualifications in agriculture and environment are common here. However, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the state and national averages.
Typical weekly household income is $1,375, which is well below the national figure. Despite this, 28.2% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, a rate much higher than most areas.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, though people needing help with daily activities are fewer than the state average.
Residents are very active in their community, with far more people providing unpaid care and volunteering than the national average. Unpaid childcare is also among the highest for its level.
The First Nations community is small, with three people. This group has a typical personal income and age that are well above the national figures.
Families with children make up 63.2% of households, and very few people live alone. There are no one-parent families in the area.
Every home is a separate house, and 53.8% are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Most homes are large, with 92.3% having three or more bedrooms.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no one using public transport to commute. A high 44.6% of residents work from home, far above the national average.
The population is relatively stable, with 25.9% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries, employing 60.8% of the workforce. People working or looking for work are far more common here than in the rest of the state.
Piallaway is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.
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