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Tomewin

6 km²

Daily life in Tomewin revolves around a car-dependent, rural setting where almost every home is a separate house. The community is older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 48, yet it has a higher proportion of children and a notable First Nations population. This is a sparsely populated area of just 98 people, where many residents own their homes outright and live in larger family groups. The atmosphere is quiet and largely residential, set against a steep landscape far from city amenities.

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The typical resident is 48, which is far older than the national figure. However, 20.4% of the population are children, and the area has a First Nations population of 7.1%, which is well above the state and national averages.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with the strongest ancestral links are to Australia and England. Only 13.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national average of 27.7%.

English is the dominant language, with 79.6% of people using it only. Only 3.1% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below that of New South Wales.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion, at 44.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

While 18% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the state average. Many residents did not complete Year 12, with 42.4% reaching that level compared to 58.8% nationally.

Typical weekly household income is $1,687, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are lower, with typical weekly earnings of $640 compared to $805 across Australia.

Health outcomes are slightly better than the national average, as 24.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the national figure of 27.7%.

Unpaid housework is common, with 25.8% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the state average. Conversely, only 6.7% of residents volunteer, which is among the lowest for similar areas.

First Nations households earn a typical $2,750 per week, which is far above the state and national figures. The First Nations population is also noticeably younger, with a typical age of 21.

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. Over half of these are couples with children, and very few people live alone compared to the state average.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 48.5% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is uncommon, with only 12.1% of households renting their homes.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute via public transport and every single home has at least one motor vehicle.

Movement into the area is lower than elsewhere, with 29.5% of people having moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average of 40.7%.

The workforce is small, with only 49.4% of adults working or looking for work, and full-time employment is far below the national figure. Most residents work in health, retail, or education.

The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no public transport stops, shops, or health services within a 15-minute walk, and the terrain is very steep.

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