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Bally Bally

182 km²

Far older than most of the country, Bally Bally is a small, mature community where the typical resident is 56. This sparsely populated area is defined by its older population and high rates of home ownership. With 31.5% of residents aged 65 and over, it is far above the national figure. The community is predominantly Australian-born and English-speaking, living in large, detached homes in a rural setting.

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The area is much older than the state or nation, with a typical age of 56 and 31.5% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.8% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia (70.4%), though 13.0% were born overseas. English, Australian, and Scottish ancestries are the most common.

English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of people using another language. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is lower than in most areas, with 35.2% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Qualifications are higher than in many similar areas, with 20.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well below the state average of 23.8%.

Typical household income is $1,375 per week, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.

The community is healthier than most, with 0.0% of people needing help with daily activities and only 22.2% having a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure.

Participation in unpaid work is very high, with 35.6% of people volunteering and another 35.6% doing over 15 hours of housework weekly, both far above the national average.

First Nations people are sparsely represented here. The typical First Nations resident is far older than the national figure at 64 years old.

The area consists almost entirely of couples, with 61.8% being couples without children and 47.1% being couples with children. No one lives alone.

Housing is stable and spacious, with 100% of homes having three or more bedrooms and 52.4% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%.

Residents are entirely car-dependent, with 0.0% of homes lacking a vehicle and no public transport stops available. The drive to the city takes 123 minutes.

The population is very stable, with only 18.5% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 42.2% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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