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Roto

2,888 km²

A tiny population of just 33 people sets Roto apart from the rest of the state, with a demographic profile far removed from the national average. This is a young community where children under 15 make up 21.2% of the population, and there are no residents aged 65 or over. It is a place of stability and family, with a high proportion of people caring for children and very few residents moving in or out.

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The community is notably young, with a typical age of 37 and a children's population well above the national figure. Conversely, it is among the lowest in the region for seniors, reporting 0.0% of people aged 65 and over.

Residents are exclusively born in Australia, and no one in the area was born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home, leaving the area far below the state and national percentages for people using another language.

About 39.4% of residents report having no religion, a figure that is well above the New South Wales average and about the same as the national figure.

While 55.0% of residents completed Year 12, this is well below the state average. No adults in the area hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

Typical weekly incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with typical personal income at $1,125, well above the national figure. However, no one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.

The community is in very good health, with a long-term health condition rate of 9.1%, which is far below the national figure. No residents require help with daily activities or report a mental health condition.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 50.0% of people caring for children and 45.0% doing significant housework. Additionally, 30.0% of the community are volunteers, which is far above the national average.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is well below the state and national averages.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with a high number of families with children and a one-parent family rate that is far above the national figure.

Rent is very affordable, with a typical weekly rent of $200, which is far below the state and national figures. There is typically 0.7 people per bedroom.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on other means of travel.

The population is very stable, with only 12.5% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work at 70.0%, which is well above the national figure and far above the state average.

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

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