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Denman
3 km²
Set in a walkable landscape with easy access to schools and shops, Denman is a small community in New South Wales. The area has a noticeably older population than the national figure, though the typical age has dropped sharply since 2011. It is a place where people are increasingly likely to be in de facto relationships, and there is a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence that is well above the state average. While the population shrank by 20% over a decade, incomes have risen steadily.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 8.1% of the community, which is well above the national figure. The typical resident is 43, and seniors aged 65 and over represent 22.3% of the population, a figure well above the state average.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, with only 5.7% born overseas, a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language here, with only 1.0% of people using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common faith at 64.4%. Those reporting no religion make up 28.2% of the area, which is well below the national figure.
Formal qualifications are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 38.7% of residents finished school at Year 10.
Typical weekly family incomes have risen to $1,867, though this is a little below the national figure. High earners are more common than in similar areas, with 12.8% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.3% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.8%.
Volunteering is strong, with 18.0% of people helping out, which is well above the national figure. About 13.5% of residents provide unpaid care.
Living arrangements vary, with 33.1% of people living alone, a figure well above the state average. One-parent families are also more common than usual at 18.7%.
Separate houses are very common, making up 83.6% of homes, which is far above the national average. While 34.8% own their home outright, the proportion of renters has risen to 25.7%.
Cars are the main way to get around, with 67.8% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting, at just 0.4%.
The area has seen significant movement, with 41.2% of residents moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also increased to 6.8%.
Mining is a major employer for 21.3% of the workforce, and technicians and trades are the most common jobs. Full-time employment has risen to 60.2% since 2011.
Denman is very walkable, with 87.4% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a variety of amenities. This includes far better access to health services and groceries than the state average.