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Royalla
43 km²
Families with children are very common in Royalla, where 21.9% of residents are under 15, a figure well above the national average. It is a wealthy, car-dependent community of 1,063 people characterized by large detached homes and high household incomes. The area is mostly made up of Australian-born residents who work in professional or managerial roles. This combination of high pay and family-centric living makes it a distinctive rural-residential pocket of New South Wales.
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The area has a younger profile than most, with a typical resident aged 41 and a small senior population of 11.4%. About 3.3% of the community are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is about the same as the state average.
Most residents were born in Australia (80.7%), which is far below the national figure of 27.7% born overseas. Those with European roots are common, with Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish being the most frequent ancestries.
English is the primary language for 85.7% of the community. While 8.0% use another language at home—higher than many similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
About 52.6% of people identify as Christians. Another 38.5% report no religion, which is well above the state average of 33.2%.
Education levels are high, with 66.9% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national figure of 58.8%. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas.
Incomes are very high here; typical weekly family income is $3,580, far above the national figure of $2,120. Over half of all households earn $3,000 or more per week, placing the area among the highest in the region.
Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.3% needing help with daily activities, which is well below the national average of 5.8%. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 28.2%.
Community involvement is strong, with 22.5% of people volunteering, well above the national average of 14.1%. Many residents also provide unpaid care, including 31.3% who care for children.
The First Nations community is notably young, with a typical age of 14. Personal incomes for this group are among the highest at this level, with a typical weekly income of $1,375.
Homes are larger than usual, with 3.4 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (69.4%) and the very low number of people living alone (7.9%).
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 92.4% have three or more bedrooms. Mortgage payments are high, with a typical monthly payment of $2,840.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. Public transport is non-existent, with no stops or routes serving the community.
The population is relatively stable, with only 27% moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent arrivals from overseas are also low at 4.2%.
Employment is strong, with 68.1% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 2.3%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or construction.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for any resident.
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