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South Ballina
3 km²
Weekly household incomes are much lower than typical for South Ballina, where the typical family earns $1,625. This is a sparsely populated area of just 27 people with a notably mature population. The community is mostly adult-led, with no children under 15 and a typical resident aged 56. It is a quiet, car-dependent pocket where residents predominantly hold English ancestry and many identify as having no religion.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 56, which is far older than the national figure of 38. While it is an older community overall, the proportion of people aged 65 and over is actually well below the state average.
The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 96.3% born here and no residents born overseas. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.
A large majority of the community has no religion, at 59.3%, which is far above the national average of 38.9%.
Around 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, though the proportion of people who completed Year 12 is far below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,124, which is far below the New South Wales figure. No one in the area earns $2,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, with long-term health conditions affecting 51.9% of residents, far above the national figure of 27.7%. About 11.1% of people need help with daily activities.
A high proportion of residents—53.8%—spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework, which is far above the national average.
The First Nations population is very small, with a typical personal income of $225 and a typical age of 56.
Homes are small, with a typical 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national average of 2.5.
Typical weekly rent is $385, which is about the same as the national figure, while typical home-loan payments are far below the state average.
The area lacks public infrastructure, with no public transport stops or routes available.
The community has seen some movement, with 40.7% of people having moved house in the last five years.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work, at 73.1%, which is far above the national figure.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, although nearly every home is close to a park.
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