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4,999 or less

553 km²

Life in 4,999 or less is defined by a slow pace and a strong lean toward home ownership. The area is noticeably older than the national average, with about a quarter of the population aged 65 and over. Most people live in spacious, detached houses that they own outright, which creates a stable and established feel. This is a community where many residents spend their time volunteering or caring for others in their own homes.

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Residents are noticeably older here, with a typical age of 45 and 24.7% of people aged 65 or over, which is well above the national figure.

The area is predominantly Australian-born, with 81.5% born here and only 11.5% born overseas, a figure far below the national average.

English is the primary language for 88.7% of the community, and only 4.9% use another language at home, which is much lower than in most similar areas.

A large number of people here report no religion, accounting for 48.1% of the population, a figure that has risen 21 points since 2011.

While those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.1% of adults, this is far below the national average of 26.3%.

Typical household weekly incomes are $1,311, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, and 7.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is slightly above the national average.

This is a helpful community where 18.6% of people volunteer and 14% provide unpaid care, placing them among the highest for this level.

Living arrangements vary, with 30.7% of people living alone—much higher than the national average—though 52.4% of households are couples with children.

Housing is dominated by detached houses, with 92.6% of homes being separate dwellings and 41.1% owned outright, far above the national figure.

Cars are essential for getting around, as only 0.6% of people commute by public transport and 62.1% drive to work.

The population is relatively stable, with only 8.4% of residents arriving recently from overseas, which is well below the national average.

The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is a little below the national figure, and health care and social assistance is the most common industry.

The area is somewhat walkable, with nearly 90% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park.

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