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Turners Flat

25 km²

Deep in the countryside of New South Wales, Turners Flat is a small, car-dependent settlement of 169 people. It is a place where families are the norm, with a very high number of couples in de facto relationships compared to the rest of the state. The community is older than the national average and largely home-owning, with most residents living in large, detached houses. It feels like a traditional rural outpost where the pace of life is slower and the connection to the land is strong.

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The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than both the state and national figures. A striking 26.9% of people are in de facto relationships, which is far above the New South Wales average of 10.6%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and 50.3% claim Australian ancestry. Only 9.5% of the population was born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the 22.3% national average.

A large portion of the community has no religious affiliation, at 43.8%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are much lower than in most other areas, with only 9% of adults holding a bachelor degree and 35% having completed Year 12, both far below the state averages.

Typical household income is $1,781 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. However, the area has far fewer high earners, with only 5.2% of people earning $2,000 or more per week.

Health trends are around the middle for its level, with 27.2% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is almost exactly in line with the state and national figures.

Unpaid housework is very common here, with 31.3% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, a figure far above the national average of 20.7%.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is very small, though the few First Nations residents have a typical personal income of $999, which is far above the national average of $540.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.0 people per home, a figure higher than the state average. Very few people live alone, at just 7.5%, which is far below the national figure of 25.6%.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 86.8% of dwellings. This is far above the state average, and rentals are very rare at only 5.7%.

Cars are essential here, as 0% of residents use public transport to commute and every single home has at least one motor vehicle. Most households have two or more cars.

The community is relatively stable, with 29.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national rate of 40.7%.

There is no unemployment in the area, though the rate of full-time employment is well below the state average at 48.2%. Many residents work in construction, wholesale trade, or public administration.

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

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