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Torryburn

150 km²

Daily life in Torryburn is largely car-dependent and focused on the land, with 70% of workers employed in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. It is a small, sparsely populated area of just 41 people where the typical resident is 48, far older than the national figure. The community is remarkably stable and affluent, with high household incomes and a strong tendency for people to work from home.

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The area is far older than the state or national average, with a typical age of 48 and children under 15 making up only 9.8% of the population. There are no residents in de facto relationships.

Torryburn is almost exclusively Australian-born, with no residents born overseas. Those who identify with an ancestry are most commonly Australian (39.0%) or English (29.3%).

English is the only language spoken in the home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, which is far below the New South Wales average.

The community is predominantly Christian, with 58.5% of residents identifying as such. Notably, no one in the area reported having no religion.

Educational attainment is lower than the national figure, with only 31.4% of residents completing Year 12. Qualifications are often linked to the local landscape, with agriculture and environment being the most common field of study.

Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly household income of $2,124. About 15.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, which is well above the national figure.

Health outcomes are strong, with no residents needing help with daily activities or reporting a mental health condition. Long-term health conditions are reported by 24.4% of people, slightly lower than the state average.

Local participation is high, with 21.9% of residents volunteering, which is well above the national figure. However, there are no residents providing unpaid care for children or other adults.

The First Nations population is very small. Among those residents, the typical age is 21, which is noticeably younger than the national figure.

Households are typically composed of couples, with 43.5% being couples without children and 34.8% being couples with children. There are no one-parent families in the area.

Rent is exceptionally low, with a typical weekly rent of $64, which is far below the national and state figures.

The area is entirely dependent on cars and home-based work, with 60% of residents working from home and no one using public transport. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is very stable, with only 9.8% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.

Employment is very strong, with a 0.0% unemployment rate and 65% of people working full-time. Most residents work in agriculture or as managers.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk of any home.

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