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Redlands
62 km²
Typical household incomes in Redlands are well above the national figure, making it a relatively wealthy pocket of New South Wales. The area is sparsely populated, with only 36 residents living in a landscape that is almost entirely car-dependent. It is a young community where the typical resident is 36, and a high proportion of homes are shared by couples with children.
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The typical resident is 36, which is noticeably younger than the state average. About 19.4% of the population are seniors, and there is a higher than usual proportion of people in de facto relationships.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those with listed ancestry identify primarily as English, Australian, or Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.
Half of the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 13.9%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
The area has a higher than usual share of people who finished Year 12, though the 20.0% with a bachelor degree or higher is well below the state average.
Weekly household incomes are among the highest for similar areas, reaching $2,499, which is well above the New South Wales figure.
Residents here are in very good health; only 8.3% have a long-term health condition, and no one reported a mental health condition or a need for help with daily activities.
Community spirit is high, with 40.0% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. Unpaid care for children and general caregiving are also much more common than in most areas.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Family life is central here, with 81.8% of homes consisting of couples with children. Homes are slightly larger than the national average, with 2.6 people per dwelling.
Rent is very affordable at $215 per week, which is far below the state and national averages. There are also very few people per bedroom compared to most areas.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
The population is very stable, with only 15.6% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.
About 60.0% of adults are working or looking for work, which is around the middle for similar areas.
The area is strictly car-dependent, with no grocery stores, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Only 4.5% of homes are within walking distance of a park.
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