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Rhine Falls

44 km²

Far fewer people were born overseas in Rhine Falls than in the rest of the state. This tiny community of 39 people is largely Australian-born and has a population that is a little older than the national figure. It is a family-oriented area where children under 15 make up over 20% of the residents. While it is very small, the community is distinct for its high typical incomes and strong connection to the land.

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The area is a little older than the national average, with 20.5% of residents aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up 20.5% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.

Most residents were born in Australia (92.3%), meaning the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.

English is the only language used at home by nearly every resident. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the New South Wales and national figures.

Christianity is the main religion for 66.7% of residents. The share of people with no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is far below the national figure, though 58.8% of residents have completed Year 12, which is about the same as the national average.

Personal and household incomes are well above the national figure, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,149. Typical weekly family income is also a little above the state and national figures.

Residents are in good health, with the share of people needing help with daily activities and those with long-term health conditions being well below the national figures.

A high proportion of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the national figure. However, the share of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework is well below the national figure.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The share of one-parent families is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Family sizes are typical, with 2.5 people per home, matching the national average.

Typical weekly rent is far below the national figure at just $140. Meanwhile, typical monthly home-loan payments are about the same as the national figure.

The area is entirely car-dependent, as no one commutes by public transport and there are no public transport stops. About 24.1% of workers work from home, which is well above the national figure.

The community is relatively stable, with the share of people who moved in the last five years being far below the national figure.

Working or looking for work is very common here, with a rate far above the national figure. No one is recorded as unemployed, and many work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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

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