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Pomeroy
45 km²
Most people in Pomeroy live in detached houses and rely on cars to get around. It is a small community of 94 residents where the typical person is 44, making it noticeably older than the state and national figures. The area is distinctive for its high proportion of First Nations people and a strong presence of families with children. These households tend to be larger than usual, which helps explain why the area has a higher-than-average number of people per home.
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About 9.6% of the population are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%. The community is older than most, with children under 15 and seniors over 65 both making up 12.8% of the population.
English ancestry is the most common at 50%, followed by Australian and Irish. Only 10.6% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 29.3%.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with 96.8% using it at home. Only 3.2% use another language, a figure far below the national average of 22.3%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 58.5%. About 29.8% of residents have no religion, which is well below the Australian figure of 38.9%.
Qualifications are higher than in most similar areas, with 18.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Common fields of study include management, commerce, and engineering.
The typical family earns $2,249 a week, which is about the same as the state and national figures. However, no households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 14.9% reporting a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. Those needing help with daily activities make up 3.2% of the population.
A high 32.5% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure of 26.3%. In contrast, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 13.3%.
There are 9 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income of $725 is well above the national figure of $540, and household incomes are far above the national average.
Families are larger here, with 2.9 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5. One-parent families are much more common than in most areas, making up 21.7% of households.
Every single home in Pomeroy is a separate house. However, the area has far fewer three-plus bedroom homes than the national average, and no one is currently renting.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, with 34.5% owning three cars.
About 28.7% of residents moved into the area in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is well below the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or construction.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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