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Spicketts Creek
28 km²
Older adults make up the heart of Spicketts Creek, where the typical resident is 60 years old. This small community of just 32 people is quite distinct, with a high proportion of people in de facto relationships and a significant number of residents born overseas. It is a quiet, residential area where most people are older, and there are no children under 15 living here. This lack of young families is reflected in the absence of local schools and a low number of people caring for children.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 56.3% of people aged between 45 and 64. While the typical age is high, those aged 65 and over make up only 9.4%, which is well below the national figure.
One in four residents was born overseas, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. Many people identify as Australian or English, and 12.5% were born in New Zealand.
A small but notable 9.4% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still far below the state average.
People with no religion make up 43.8% of the community, which is far above the New South Wales figure. Half of the residents identify as Christian.
While a typical resident has completed Year 12, the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 9.4%, which is far below the national average.
Weekly incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical personal income being just $474, far below the national figure of $805.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 34.4% of residents, which is well above the national average, although no one currently needs help with daily activities.
The area has a high rate of people doing 15 or more hours of unpaid housework and a very high number of former Defence Force members compared to the rest of the state.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Homes are slightly smaller than usual, with 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national average.
Typical weekly rents are $580, which is well above the state and national figures, while typical monthly home loan payments are much lower than most areas.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, meaning residents rely entirely on other means of travel.
The community has seen significant movement, with 43.8% of residents having moved house in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.
About 59.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is about the same as the state average.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.
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