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Nurcoung

369 km²

Typical personal incomes in Nurcoung are well above the national figure, with the usual resident earning $1,042 a week. This is a sparsely populated area of just 33 people, though it is remarkably young for its size. Children under 15 make up nearly 40% of the population, which is far above the national average. The community is almost entirely Australian-born, with a small number of residents over 65 and very few people moving in or out.

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This is a young community where 39.4% of people are children under 15, far above the national figure of 18.2%. However, 21.2% of residents are seniors, which is also well above the national average.

The area is entirely born in Australia, with no one born overseas. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.

English is the only language used at home, with no one speaking another language or reporting little to no English, far below the national and state figures.

Over half of residents identify as Christians, while 30.3% of people report no religion, which is well below the national figure.

The community has fewer people with university degrees than most areas, with only 9.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Personal incomes are very high compared to other similar areas, with the typical person earning $1,042 a week. This is well above the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are common here, as 39.4% of people have a long-term health condition and 15.2% need help with daily activities, both of which are far above the national average.

Volunteer rates are quite low at 12.1%, which is a little below the national figure. Only 9.1% of people provide unpaid care.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children, and the typical household is slightly smaller than the national average with 2.3 people.

Home loans are much more affordable here than in most areas, with the typical monthly payment of $851 being far below the national figure.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it completely dependent on private vehicles.

The population is very stable, with only 13.9% of residents moving house in the last five years, far below the national average of 40.7%.

A much lower proportion of adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 51.5%.

This is a car-dependent area with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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