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Tirrannaville
146 km²
A far older population than average lives in Tirrannaville, where the typical resident is 52. This rural New South Wales community is mainly made up of older adults and seniors, with a high proportion of people in de facto relationships. It is a prosperous area with typical incomes well above the national figure. Residents here live in large, detached homes and enjoy a quiet, sparsely populated lifestyle far from the city.
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The area is notably older than most, with 20% of residents aged 65 or over and a typical age that is 14 years above the national figure. Children under 15 make up 15.7% of the population, which is a little below the state and national averages.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas heritage primarily list English, Scottish or Irish ancestry. Only 6.8% of people were born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the only language spoken at home in this community. No residents reported using another language at home or having little to no English, which is far below the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common faith, shared by 69.8% of the population. Only 22.1% of people report having no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 39.3% of residents completing Year 12. This is far below the national figure of 58.8%, and there are no schools within 3 km.
Typical weekly incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical family earning $2,474. This is a little above the national figure of $2,120.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 28.9% of residents, and arthritis is the most common issue. Mental health conditions are reported by only 2.1% of people, which is well below the national average.
Community participation is high, with 19.2% of people volunteering and 17.7% providing unpaid care, both of which are well above the national figure. Additionally, 4.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, though the small number of First Nations people recorded have a typical personal income well above the national figure.
Family sizes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per home. While 53.1% of households are couples with children, 26.3% of people live alone.
Every single home here is a separate house, and 82.1% have three or more bedrooms. While 34.7% of homes are owned outright, the typical monthly mortgage payment of $2,167 is a little above the national figure.
The community is entirely car-dependent, as every home has at least one vehicle and there are no public transport stops. The drive time to the city is very long at 127 minutes.
The population is relatively stable, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Working life is active here, with 69% of adults working or looking for work—far above the national average. Many residents are managers or work in agriculture, forestry and fishing.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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