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ACT Remainder - Paddys River
256 km²
Driving is essential for daily life in ACT Remainder - Paddys River, where every single home is a separate house and there are no public transport stops. This sparsely populated area has a modest population of 76 people and is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 44. It is a high-earning community where many residents work from home or in agriculture and the public service.
ACT Remainder - Paddys River's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is older than most, with the typical resident aged 44, though it has a much lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over compared to the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and while 14.5% were born overseas, this is far below the rates seen across the territory and the nation.
English is the primary language for nearly 90% of the community, and very few people use another language at home compared to the wider territory.
About 38.2% of people report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.
A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and 66.2% have completed Year 12, which is well above the national average.
This is a high-income area where the typical household earns $3,083 a week, far above the national figure of $1,746.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 6.6% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are very high at 27.9%, far above the national figure, and many more people provide unpaid care compared to the state average.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 3.9% of the population, and First Nations residents here earn a typical personal income that is far above the national figure.
Families are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and 55.2% of households consisting of couples with children.
Every home is a separate house, and while 35.7% are owned outright, the area has a much higher proportion of renters than most similar places.
The community is entirely car-dependent with no public transport and no homes without a vehicle, though 22.6% of people work from home.
About 36.4% of the population moved to the area in the last five years, which is lower than the state and national figures.
Job prospects are strong with an unemployment rate of 0.0%, and many residents work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
The area is heavily car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1, as there are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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