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Canowindra
4 km²
Much older than most similar areas, Canowindra is a town where the typical resident is 49. It is a community that has aged significantly over the last decade, with the number of seniors rising to 28.5%. While the total population shrank by about 1,549 people since 2011, the town remains a regional hub where most people own their own homes. It is a place where traditional family structures are shifting toward more people living alone.
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The typical resident is 49, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors make up 28.5% of the population, a figure that rose 5.4 points since 2011.
The area is far less diverse than the state, with only 6.0% of people born overseas, a figure that fell 10 points since 2011. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the main language for 85.6% of the community. While 4.3% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Christianity is common here, with 60.3% of people identifying with the faith. Those with no religion make up 26.0%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Only 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. About 30.2% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with a typical weekly household earning $903 compared to the national figure of $1,746. Only 5.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 37.4% of residents. This includes 11.7% of people with a mental health condition, which is well above the state average.
Volunteering is high at 18.1%, which is well above the national figure of 14.1%. Around 12.9% of people provide unpaid care.
The town has seen a big shift toward smaller households, with 35.8% of people now living alone. One-parent families are also much more common than in most areas, at 20.2%.
Home ownership is very high, with 46.9% of homes owned outright. This helps explain why the typical weekly rent of $220 and typical mortgage payments are far below the state and national figures.
Cars are essential here, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. Most homes have at least one vehicle, and 42.0% have exactly one.
The community is relatively stable, as fewer people have moved in the last five years compared to most areas. However, recent overseas arrivals rose 4.7 points since 2011 to reach 12.6%.
Only 46.5% of adults are working or looking for work, far below the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for workers are health care and retail trade.
The town is quite walkable for daily needs, with 75.7% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and 96.0% near a park. However, only 45.2% of homes are within 10 minutes of public transport.