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Rossi
71 km²
Set apart by its complete car-dependence and rural feel, Rossi is a small community where every single home is a separate house. It is a remarkably young area, with nearly 30% of the population being children and a typical resident aged just 32. This family-oriented character is reflected in the large household sizes and the high number of parents caring for children, creating a pocket of high typical incomes and full-time employment within the region.
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This is a young community where children under 15 make up 29.9% of the population, far above the national figure of 18.2%. About 10.3% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, which is much higher than most other areas.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.6% of people born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.
English is the sole language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large proportion of residents, 46.2%, have no religion, which is well above the Australian average of 38.9%.
The area has a lower rate of higher education than most, with 11.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, compared to 26.3% nationally.
Incomes are notably high here, with 43.8% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical household income is $2,650, which is well above the national figure of $1,746.
Residents report fewer long-term health conditions (19.7%) and mental health conditions (5.1%) than most other areas in Australia.
Caregiving is common in Rossi, with 37.9% of people caring for children unpaid, far above the national average of 26.3%.
There are 12 First Nations people in the area, and their typical personal income of $1,187 is far above the national figure of $540.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.2 people per household and very few people living alone (9.4%). This is consistent with the fact that 73.3% of families are couples with children.
Every home in Rossi is a separate house, and 100% of them have three or more bedrooms. Most are owned with a mortgage, and typical weekly rents are a little above the national figure at $458.
The area is entirely reliant on cars, with 0% of people using public transport and 0% working from home. Most households own multiple vehicles, with 32.4% having two and 23.5% having three.
About 36.4% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national average of 40.7%.
Job prospects are strong, with an unemployment rate of 0.0% and a high percentage of adults (73.6%) working or looking for work. Many are employed in education, construction, and real estate.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no schools, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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