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Urunga
49 km²
Seniors make up a huge part of the population in Urunga, where the typical resident is 55. This is a far older community than most of Australia, with a third of all residents aged 65 and over. Because of this older demographic, there are fewer children and a high number of people living alone. It is a predominantly Australian-born town with a relaxed pace and a high rate of outright home ownership.
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The community is far older than the national average, with 33.4% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 13.9% of the population, which is well below the figure for New South Wales.
Urunga is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 82.4% of people born here. This is far below the New South Wales average of 29.3% for those born overseas.
English is the main language for 90.2% of the community. Only 2.7% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A large proportion of residents report no religion at 42.9%, which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.4%.
Education levels are lower than the state average, with only 15.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national figure at 38.8%.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most other areas. The typical household earns $1,071 a week, which is far below the New South Wales average of $1,829.
Health challenges are common here, with 38.1% of people having a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 7.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
Local residents are more likely to provide unpaid care and do housework than those in most other areas. Volunteers make up 17.6% of the community, which is well above the state average.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 4.9% of the population. Notably, 11% speak a First Nations language, which is well above the New South Wales average of 4%.
Single-person households are common at 32.4%, which is well above the national figure. One-parent families also make up 20% of households, a much higher rate than most other areas.
Housing is stable, with 48.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national average. Most people live in separate houses, and the typical weekly rent is $340.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 66.6% of people driving to work. While there are 22 public transport routes, only 0.3% of people use them to commute.
About 36.2% of residents have moved in the last five years. This is well below the national figure of 40.7%.
Fewer people are working or looking for work here compared to other areas, at 44.9%. Health care and construction are the main industries for those employed.
Urunga is considered somewhat walkable with a score of 4.9, though this is well below the state average. About 63.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries.