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Nive

1,760 km²

Children under 15 make up 27.3% of the population in Nive, a figure well above the national average. This is a small, young community where the typical resident is just 36. With no residents aged 65 or over and a high proportion of couples with children, the area feels more like a family hub than a typical rural district. Its character is defined by a strong focus on family life and a workforce rooted in the land.

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The community is notably young, with children making up over a quarter of the population and no seniors aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are much more common here than in most other areas, sitting well above the national figure.

Everyone in the area was born in Australia, which is far below the national and state proportions for overseas births. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the national average for language diversity. No residents reported speaking little or no English.

Religious affiliation is common here, with 65.9% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is far below the national figure.

School completion is high, with 64.3% of residents finishing Year 12, which is well above the state and national averages. However, the share of adults with a bachelor degree is far below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly incomes are about the same as the national figure, though 17.9% of people earn over $2,000 a week, which is much higher than most areas.

Residents are generally healthy, with a rate of long-term health conditions that is far below the national average. However, a slightly higher proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas.

Volunteerism is very high at 25%, far above the state and national figures. This spirit of participation is seen in the high number of people caring for children unpaid.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

The community is almost entirely made up of families, with 75% being couples with children. This helps explain why homes are slightly larger than the national average.

Homes in the area are spacious, with the number of people per bedroom being a little below the national average.

Working from home is very common here, with 41.7% of the workforce doing so, which is far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.

The population is very stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is far below the state and national averages.

Employment is dominated by agriculture, forestry, and fishing. The rate of adults working or looking for work is far above the national figure, and there is no unemployment.

The area is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The walkability score is 0.0, far below the state average.

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