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Scone
11 km²
A higher proportion of people are working or looking for work in Scone than in most similar areas. The town has a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, making up 7.5% of residents. While the community is generally older than the national figure, it is a place of movement where many residents have arrived from overseas recently. It is a predominantly residential area of separate houses, though the total population shrank by 18% between 2011 and 2021.
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The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is 7.5%, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 3.4%. Children under 15 make up 19.3% of the community, while those aged 65 and over account for 20.1%.
Most residents were born in Australia (82.8%), though the proportion of overseas-born people rose to 12.1% since 2011. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, both sitting at around 43%.
People using another language at home make up 7.6% of the population, a figure that is much higher than in similar areas but far below the state average. The number of people who speak little or no English rose to 2.1% by 2021.
Christianity is the most common religion at 60.7%. Those reporting no religion make up 31.3%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%, though this group grew by 20 points since 2011.
A higher proportion of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher (13.3%) than in most similar areas, though this remains far below the state average. Since 2011, there has been a 14 point rise in people completing Year 12.
Typical weekly family income is $1,950, which is higher than in most similar areas. High earners are more common here than usual, with 11.7% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 27%. The most common conditions are arthritis and asthma.
Volunteering fell to 13.8% by 2021, while 11.1% of people provide unpaid care. Around 26.8% of the community spend time caring for children without pay.
Families with children are common, making up 52.9% of households. However, people living alone account for 30.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Separate houses dominate the landscape at 82.7%, and 79.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common here than in most similar areas, accounting for 32.9% of households.
Public transport is not used for commuting, with 67.9% of workers driving to their jobs. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 39.1% have two.
Movement is high in Scone, with 42.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 40.3% of the population, which is far above the national average.
The area has a very strong employment rate, with 65.2% of people working full-time. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is lower than both the state and national figures.
The town is somewhat walkable, with 92.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, access to public transport is far below the state average, with 75.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk.