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Pulletop

124 km²

A very small community of just 64 people, Pulletop is a high-earning rural area where most residents work in agriculture. The typical resident is far older than the national figure at 51 years, yet the area has a higher-than-average proportion of children. This combination of families and older adults creates a unique demographic profile within the region, supported by high rates of home ownership and a strong focus on local volunteering.

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The typical resident is 51, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While there are few seniors, children under 15 make up 20.3% of the population, a little above the national average.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 78.1% of residents, though 6.3% use another language at home, including Italian. This is higher than most similar areas, despite being far below the state average.

About 37.5% of people report no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 35.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 37.3% have completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Personal incomes are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly income of $1,291, far above the national figure of $805. This is reflected in 22.9% of people earning over $2,000 a week.

A little above the national average, 7.8% of people need help with daily activities. However, the rate of long-term health conditions is far below the state figure at only 4.7%.

Volunteering is very high here, with 27.1% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also much higher than most similar areas at 16.7%.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Most homes are headed by couples with children (61.4%) or couples without children (45.5%). With 2.3 people per home, households are a little smaller than the national average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 100% of homes being detached. A large majority (54.5%) are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with 0% of people using public transport. However, 44.7% of people work from home, which is far above the national average.

The population is very stable, with only 20.0% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is heavily tied to the land, with 76.3% working in agriculture, forestry and fishing. This helps explain why 79.2% of adults are working or looking for work, among the highest at this level.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.

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