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Bangalow
2 km²
A surge in families and young professionals has reshaped Bangalow, where the population grew by 95% since 2011. It is a highly educated community with a typical resident aged 39, though it is notably younger than most similar areas. The town is defined by a shift toward a more secular and affluent character, with a high proportion of university graduates and a significant rise in typical incomes. This growth is reflected in the larger family-sized households and a high demand for spacious homes.
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The area is much younger than most similar places, with children under 15 making up 24.0% of the population. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over has fallen to 15.4%, and the number of people in de facto relationships has risen to 17.2%.
People born overseas make up 18.8% of the community, which is much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the national figure of 27.7%. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.
Most residents speak only English, but the 5.5% who use another language at home is a higher figure than in most similar areas. Only 0.4% of the population speak little or no English.
A striking 62.6% of residents have no religion, a figure far above the national average of 38.9%. This represents a massive increase from 2011, when only 12.0% identified this way.
Bangalow is very well qualified, with 34.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 65.9% having completed Year 12, both of which are among the highest rates for similar areas.
Typical incomes are much higher than most similar areas, with a typical household earning $2,095 a week. High earners are common here, as 15.3% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly.
The community is generally healthier than most similar areas, with only 22.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is well below the national figure of 27.7%.
Caregiving is common here, with 32.3% of people caring for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. Volunteering is also more frequent than in most similar areas at 19.9%.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with an average of 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children, who make up 64.6% of households.
Most people live in separate houses, and 82.1% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Rent is far above the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $680.
Car ownership is very high, with only 1.2% of homes having no motor vehicle. Working from home is also very common, with 30.9% of the workforce operating from their own residence.
The area has seen significant movement, as 49.8% of residents moved in the last five years, a rate well above the national figure of 40.7%.
While more adults are working or looking for work than in most similar areas (63.8%), full-time employment has fallen to 46.6%. Professionals and managers are the most common occupations.
The town is very walkable, with 90.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 82.8% near health services, both figures far exceeding the state average.