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Summer Hill
45 km²
A small population of just 128 people makes Summer Hill (Dungog - NSW) a sparsely populated rural area. It is a community of older residents, with a typical age of 43 and a high proportion of seniors. Most people live in large, detached family homes and rely heavily on cars to get around. The area is largely homogenous, with almost everyone born in Australia and using English at home.
Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.
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The typical resident is 43, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.9% of the population, a figure well above the national average.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home here, and there are no residents who speak little or no English, which is far below the national average.
Religious affiliation is common, with 58.6% of people identifying as Christians. Those with no religion make up 23.4%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
A higher than usual number of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher at 18.4%, though this is still well below the national figure of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly income is $850, which is about the same as the national figure. However, a higher than usual 16.3% of people earn $2,000 or more a week.
Mental health conditions are a little more common here than nationally, affecting 10.9% of residents. Conversely, the 21.9% of people with a long-term health condition is well below the national figure.
Volunteering is very common, with 25.5% of residents volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%.
First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 42. Their typical personal income of $350 is well below the national figure.
Homes are larger than most areas, with an average of 3.0 people per household. People living alone are very rare here at 8.1%, far below the national average of 25.6%.
The area is dominated by large houses, with 100% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Most are separate houses, and 37.8% are owned outright, which is well above the national figure.
Residents are highly car-dependent, with 35.1% of homes having four or more vehicles. Working from home is very common at 30.2%, which is well above the national figure.
The population is relatively stable, with 30.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 9.6%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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