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Upper Turon

44 km²

A tiny population of just 13 people makes Upper Turon one of the smallest areas of its kind. The community is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 58. It is a very quiet, sparsely populated place where incomes are among the lowest in the region. This remote character is reflected in a complete lack of local services and a steep landscape.

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The population is far older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 58 years, which is among the highest for similar areas.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 46%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 46%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 31%, ahead of Not stated (31%).

There are no schools within 3 km of this area.

Typical weekly incomes are far below the national figure, with families earning $900 and households earning $575.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 46%, ahead of Asthma (0%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Homes are very small, with only 1.3 people per home, which is far below the national figure of 2.5.

The number of people per bedroom is 0.70, which is lower than most areas and well below the New South Wales figure.

There are no public transport routes or stops in the area, leaving the community far below the state average for transport access.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0 and no amenities within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also much steeper than the state average, with a mean slope of 17.1%.

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