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Pindaroi
284 km²
A vast landscape of separate houses defines Pindaroi, a sparsely populated rural area in New South Wales. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 47 and a high number of couples in de facto relationships. Most residents are born in Australia, creating a culturally uniform area where English is the only language spoken at home. It is a place of large homes and a strong agricultural connection.
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The typical resident is 47, making this area far older than both the state and the nation. It is a community where 21.6% of people are in de facto relationships, a figure far above the national average.
The area is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 5.7% born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, putting the area far below the state and national averages for language diversity.
Christianity is the dominant faith for 75.5% of the population. This is reflected in the fact that the 18.9% of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Schooling levels are far below the national average, with only 25.5% of people completing Year 12. However, 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, often in agriculture and environment.
Typical household income is $1,208 a week, which is well below the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, though typical personal income is about the same as the national average.
About 26.4% of residents have a long-term health condition, and 5.7% need help with daily activities. No residents reported having a mental health condition.
Volunteerism is very high at 25.0%, far above the national figure. This community spirit is also seen in the 29.2% of people who do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework weekly.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are smaller than usual with 2.1 people per dwelling. Couples without children make up the largest group at 40.0%.
Every home here is a separate house, and 90.5% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly cost of $175.
The area is highly car-dependent, with no public transport stops. This helps explain why 50.0% of the workforce works from home, a figure far above the national average.
About 35.2% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing is the main industry for 43.3% of workers. While 72.9% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is very high at 20.0%.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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