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Nandaly
93 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Nandaly, where the typical resident is 59. This sparsely populated area is primarily made up of older adults and seniors, with 40% of people aged 65 and over. Most residents live alone in detached houses, reflecting a quiet, residential character. With very few children and no recent overseas arrivals, it is a community rooted in long-term Australian and European heritage.
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The area is notably aged, with a typical resident aged 59 and 40% of the population being seniors, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. Children under 15 make up only 13.3% of the community.
The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, far below the 27.7% national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the 0.0% of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is the main faith for 70% of residents, while those with no religion make up 13.3%, which is far below the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 12% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and a similar 12% having completed Year 12.
Household incomes vary widely; while 25% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, the typical household income of $1,062 is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Long-term health conditions affect 30% of the population, though remarkably, no residents reported needing help with daily activities or having a mental health condition.
Volunteerism is very high at 40%, far above the national average of 14.1%, and 64% of people do at least 15 hours of unpaid housework a week.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Living alone is very common here, with 60% of households consisting of one person, which is far above the national average of 25.6%.
Every home in Nandaly is a separate house, and typical weekly rent is just $140, far below the national figure of $375.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely reliant on private vehicles.
The community is stable, with only 28% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.
Only 52% of adults are working or looking for work, which is much lower than the national figure of 61.1%.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.3, as there are no schools, groceries, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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