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Pyree

22 km²

A small population of 110 people makes Pyree a sparsely populated area in the Shoalhaven region. The community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 46. It is a place of high academic and financial standing, where many residents hold university degrees and enjoy high weekly incomes. Large family homes and a strong reliance on cars define the local lifestyle.

Household incomes here are high, yet Pyree's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.

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The area has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas. While the typical age is 46, seniors aged 65 and over make up only 9.1% of the population, which is well below the state and national figures.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state or national average. English, Scottish, and Irish ancestries are the most common following Australian.

English is the dominant language, with 88.2% of people using it exclusively at home. This means the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.

Religion remains common here, with 60.9% of people identifying as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Pyree is highly qualified, with 33.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This academic level is reflected in the professional and managerial roles many residents hold.

Household wealth is high, and 30.0% of homes earn $3,000 or more a week, which is well above the state and national averages. Typical personal weekly income is also a little above the national figure at $990.

Long-term health conditions are slightly more common here than across Australia, though only 2.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure.

Volunteering is very common in Pyree, with 24.2% of people helping out, far above the national average. There is also a higher rate of people caring for children unpaid compared to the rest of the country.

First Nations residents in Pyree are far older and earn significantly more than the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $2,124.

Families with children are common, and homes are generally larger than average. People living alone make up 20.0% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 97.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Interestingly, rental rates are among the highest for this level at 47.5%, while 42.5% of homes are owned outright.

Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of homes have no motor vehicle. While the area has a high number of bus stops per person, no one commutes to work using public transport.

The population is relatively stable, with 31.1% of people moving into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The workforce is very active, with 76.9% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. Unemployment is non-existent at 0.0%, with many residents working in agriculture, construction, or management.

The area is heavily car-dependent with a very low walkability score. Almost no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.

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