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Stonehenge

74 km²

A much older population than most similar areas defines Stonehenge, where the typical resident is 55. This small community is predominantly made up of older adults and seniors, with very few children compared to the state average. It is a place of established homeowners and high volunteer rates, characterized by a quiet, residential feel in a rural setting.

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The area is far older than the national figure, with 27.9% of people aged 65 and over. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 8.1%, which is far below the New South Wales average of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage predominantly cite English, Australian, and Irish ancestry. Only 10.3% of the population was born overseas, far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the state and national averages.

About 64.7% of people identify as Christian, while 27.2% report having no religion, a figure that is well below the New South Wales average.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 36.9% completing Year 12, both far below the national figures.

Typical incomes are well below the state and national averages, with the typical personal weekly income being $641 and only 11.3% of households earning $3,000 or more a week.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.4% of people, though no residents report needing help with daily activities.

Volunteer rates are far above the national average at 27.6%, and 18.1% of people provide unpaid care, which is much higher than most similar areas.

First Nations residents in Stonehenge are far older and earn more than the state and national averages, with a typical personal income of $1,024.

The community consists mainly of couples, with 57.7% being couples without children; notably, there are no one-parent families in the area.

Housing is dominated by large separate houses, with 94.3% having three or more bedrooms and 58.5% owned outright, far above the state average.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops or routes available.

About 29.5% of residents moved here in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

The unemployment rate is 0.0%, though full-time employment is far below the state average at 47.3%, with many working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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