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Shallow Bay
23 km²
Far older than the national average, Shallow Bay is a small community where the typical resident is 50. This quiet area is defined by a high proportion of homeowners and a population that is much more likely to have no religious affiliation than people across the state. With a small total population of 68 people, it is a residential pocket where most live in detached houses and rely entirely on cars to get around.
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The typical resident is 50, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While children under 15 make up 16.2% of the population, this is a little below the state average.
About 16.2% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. The most common ancestries are Australian, English, and Italian.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.
A high 45.6% of residents have no religion, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with no residents holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 27.6% having completed Year 12.
Income levels are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,166, which is well below the state average of $1,829.
About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly higher than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the national figure.
Volunteer rates are among the lowest at this level, at just 7.0%, which is well below the national figure of 14.1%.
The First Nations population is very small, though the typical personal income for these residents is far above the national figure.
Most people live as couples without children, and the number of people living alone is far below the state average.
Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 61.9% owned outright, a figure far above the national average of 31%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with every home owning at least one motor vehicle and no public transport stops available.
About 33.8% of residents moved in the last five years, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state average.
Only 33.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no parks, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk.
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