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Splitters Creek

33 km²

Tucked away in a rural setting, Splitters Creek is a small and affluent community of 312 people. It is a place of extremes, where a high number of children live alongside a population that is far older than the national average. This contrast is mirrored in the workforce, which is highly qualified and earns well above typical incomes. The area is defined by large, detached family homes and a strong reliance on cars for all daily needs.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The community is quite diverse in age; 21.8% are children under 15, while 21.8% are seniors aged 65 and over. The typical resident is 47, making the area far older than the New South Wales average.

Most residents were born in Australia, with 81.4% being Australian born. Those from overseas make up 9.6% of the population, which is far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 88.8% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below both the state and national averages.

Over half the population identify as Christian, while 36.2% report no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is a little below the Australian average.

This is a highly educated area, with 42.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. This is reflected in the local workforce, where professional roles are common.

Household incomes are very high, with 47.8% earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $3,020 is well above the national average of $2,120.

Residents enjoy better health than most areas, with only 19.9% reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the New South Wales average of 27%.

Local participation is very high, with 30.9% of people volunteering, which is far above the national average. Unpaid care is also common, with 32.9% of people caring for children.

There are 9 First Nations people in the area. Their personal and household incomes are much higher than those in other similar areas across the state.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.9 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 61.1% of households.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 97.8% have three or more bedrooms. Many residents own their homes outright, at 46.7%, which is far above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport. More than half of all households have two vehicles, and 30.4% have three.

The community is relatively stable, with only 27.9% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

A high percentage of residents are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.6%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or professional roles.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no grocery stores or schools within a 15-minute walk for any resident.

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