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Quirindi
416 km²
A strong First Nations presence defines Quirindi, where 15.8% of the population is Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This community is noticeably older than the national average, with over a quarter of residents aged 65 or more. While it is a larger hub than most similar areas, it is marked by lower typical incomes and a higher rate of long-term health conditions. These factors combine to create a distinct regional centre with a strong connection to its indigenous heritage and an ageing population.
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The typical resident is 46, making the area far older than the national figure. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.8% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.
Most people here were born in Australia, and only 5.7% were born overseas, a figure far below the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 86% of the community. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
The community is more religious than most, with 58.9% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 32.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,198 a week. Only 11.6% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is lower than most areas.
Health challenges are more common here, as 32.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national average. This is reflected in the 7.2% of people who need help with daily activities.
Local residents are more likely to volunteer than those in most other areas, with 18.8% doing so. Unpaid care for others is also a little above the state average.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with 529 people. However, unemployment is well above the state average at 13.7%, and typical personal income is a little below the national figure.
Living arrangements are distinctive, with a much higher number of people living alone (31.6%) and more one-parent families (17.7%) than in most areas.
Detached houses are far more common here than in the rest of the state. While 41.1% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $250.
Most people rely on cars, with 64% driving to work and only 0.7% using public transport. Despite this, the area has one of the highest numbers of public transport stops per 1,000 people.
The area has seen a higher-than-usual number of recent overseas arrivals, at 17.도% which is well above the national average. Around 32.6% of people moved house in the last five years.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 61.1%. However, the unemployment rate is also higher than most areas at 6.2%.
The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for access to groceries and schools within a 15-minute walk.