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Crookwell
5 km²
A typical resident of Crookwell is 51, making the community far older than most other areas in the state. The town has grown quickly, adding 883 people since 2011, yet it remains a very traditional Australian place with deep English and Irish roots. It is defined by a high proportion of retirees and a strong preference for detached housing. This shift towards an older population is reflected in the high number of people needing health support and those living alone.
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The area is far older than the national average, with 32.1% of people aged 65 and over. While the population grew 73% since 2011, the proportion of children under 15 has fallen well below the state figure to 15.1%.
People born overseas make up only 6.5% of the population, which is far below the national figure. Most residents claim English (45.1%), Australian (42.9%), or Irish (16.6%) ancestry.
English is the main language for 91.4% of the community, and the 3% who use another language at home is far below the national average. Only 0.4% of people speak little or no English.
Christianity is the most common faith at 67.5%. Those reporting no religion make up 24.5%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 9.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the number of people who completed Year 12 rose 12 points since 2011 to 34.5%.
Typical weekly household income is $1,120, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Very few households earn $3,000 or more per week, though this group rose 7.1 points since 2011.
Health needs are much higher than most areas, with 41.4% of people living with a long-term condition. This is consistent with the older age of the population, as 9.4% of residents need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is common here, with 18.1% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid care is also more frequent than in most areas, at 14.4%.
One-person households are common, with 34.7% of people living alone, well above the national average. This helps explain why there are only 2.2 people per home on average.
The housing market is very stable, with 51.5% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. Most people live in separate houses (93.3%), and the typical weekly rent is $275.
Cars are essential here, with 68.6% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport to commute (0.5%), and only 6.1% of workers work from home.
The community is relatively stable, as only 29.9% of people moved in the last five years, far below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 5.9%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (48.8%) compared to the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries for those employed are health care and public administration.
The town is somewhat walkable, with a high number of residents living within a 15-minute walk of health services (70.9%) and groceries (80.8%).