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Rossgole
63 km²
Rossgole is a sparsely populated rural area in the Upper Hunter Shire with only five residents. It is a very old community, where the typical resident is 62, far older than the national figure. The area is largely non-residential and car-dependent, with a small number of high-earning households living in a landscape with very few services.
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The population is very small and far older than the rest of the state, with a typical age of 62.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 60%, ahead of England (0%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 140%, ahead of No religion (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of this area.
Personal incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with a typical weekly personal income of $1,124, which is well above the national figure.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 60%, ahead of Asthma (60%).
No Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people live here.
Homes tend to be very small, with only 1.5 people per home, which is far below the state and national figures.
The typical weekly rent is just $7, far below the national figure, and homes are sparsely occupied with only 0.5 people per bedroom.
There are no public transport stops or routes in the area, and weekly departures are far below the state average.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 80%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3, far below the state average, as no homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.
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