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Bingara
4 km²
A typical resident in Bingara is 62 years old, making it one of the oldest communities in the region. The population has shrunk slightly since 2011 and is now just over 1,000 people. It is a place where many people live alone or in older age, and a significant number of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. This creates a community with a very high need for health support and a strong tradition of volunteering.
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The area is far older than the national figure, with 45.8% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.7% of the population, a figure that has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries reported.
English is the primary language here, with 93.2% using it at home. This is far below the state and national figures for people using other languages.
Christianity is the most common religion at 67.6%. While the number of people with no religion has risen since 2011 to 24.6%, this is still well below the national figure.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 7.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, more residents have completed Year 12 compared to 2011.
Incomes in Bingara are among the lowest at this level, with a typical weekly household income of $821. This is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health needs are high here, with 43.5% of people reporting a long-term health condition. This is far above the national average, and 12.8% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas, with 21.5% of people helping out. Many residents also provide unpaid care, which is well above the national figure.
Living arrangements are distinct, with 37.2% of people living alone and a much higher rate of one-parent families than most areas. Because of this, the typical home holds only 2.0 people.
Home ownership is very high, with 57.3% of houses owned outright. Rent is also much lower than the national average, with a typical weekly rent of $210.
Cars are essential as 0.0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have one or two vehicles, though the number of homes without a car has fallen since 2011.
The community is relatively stable, and recent arrivals from overseas are far fewer than the state average. About 33.9% of people have moved house in the last five years.
The workforce is small, with only 34.5% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is much higher than the national figure.
The town is very walkable, with 95% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 87.8% near health services. This makes it far more accessible than the state average.