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Rannock

176 km²

A sparsely populated rural landscape defines Rannock, where most people live in large, detached houses. This is a young community, with children under 15 making up 30.8% of the population—a figure far above the national average. The area is remarkably stable and traditional, with very few overseas births and a high proportion of residents who own their homes outright. It is a place where family life and agricultural work are central to the community's character.

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Rannock has a very young age structure, with children under 15 making up 30.8% of the population and seniors over 65 at just 5.1%, which is far below the national figure. The typical resident is 39, and there are very few people in de facto relationships compared to other areas.

The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, a figure far below the New South Wales and national averages.

Religious affiliation is high here; 70.5% of residents identify as Christian, and only 6.4% report having no religion, which is far below the national figure.

Education levels are much lower than the state average, with only 5.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 19.1% completing Year 12. Many adults finished their schooling at Year 10 or below.

Typical household income is $1,833 a week, which is about the same as the state figure. While typical personal income is also around the national average at $833, only 14.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.

Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 19.2% of people. However, mental health conditions are a little more frequent, affecting 10.3% of residents.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 32.7% of people volunteering—far above the national figure. Additionally, 27.3% provide unpaid care, which is among the highest levels for similar areas.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area.

Homes are larger than usual, with an average of 3.1 people per household. Most are couples with children, though 28.6% of people live alone, which is well above the national average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 61.9% owned outright—far above the state average. Rent is much lower than typical, at $192 a week, and 81% of homes have three or more bedrooms.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is consistent with a high rate of working from home, at 42.4%, which is far above the national figure.

Rannock is a very stable community, with only 12.7% of people moving in the last five years—far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is much higher than most areas at 63.6%, with no one currently unemployed. Most people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, and over half the workforce are managers.

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

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