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Buxton
2 km²
Comprised entirely of separate houses, Buxton is a rural residential pocket in the Wollondilly region. It is a notably young community where the typical resident is just 32, and with children under 15 making up 22.7% of the population, family life is a central feature. While the population shrank by about 8.1% since 2011, the area remains a popular choice for growing families and those in de facto relationships, who are much more common here than in other similar areas.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state and national figures, and it has seen a rise in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population to 6.3%. People in de facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.
Most residents were born in Australia (87.2%), and the proportion of people born overseas has fallen 11 points since 2011 to just 8.8%, which is far below the national figure.
English is the dominant language, with 93.9% of people using it only. The share of people using another language at home fell to 2.5%, a figure far below the state and national averages.
About 41.6% of residents have no religion, which is a rise of 11 points since 2011. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%.
The area has seen a decline in formal qualifications since 2011; those with a bachelor degree or higher fell 14 points to 8.5%, which is far below the national average.
Typical weekly incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,932. This is roughly the same as the state and national figures.
Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with a lower share needing help with daily activities. About 27.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure.
Unpaid childcare is much more common here than in most areas, but volunteering has fallen sharply, dropping 20 points since 2011 to just 8.3%.
Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per household. This is consistent with the high number of couples with children (61.5%) and a much lower share of people living alone compared to most areas.
Every single home in Buxton is a separate house, and 92.7% have three or more bedrooms. While typical rent is $410 a week, 62.4% of homes are owned with a mortgage.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people commute by public transport and almost every home has a vehicle. About 14.3% of the workforce works from home.
Around 33.3% of residents moved house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are uncommon at 2.6%, which is far below the national figure.
A high proportion of adults are working or looking for work (68.7%), and unemployment is much lower than in most areas at 2.9%. Many residents work in construction, health, or manufacturing.
While most homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and parks, there is no health service within that distance. The area is considered somewhat walkable, though its score is well below the state average.