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Freemans Reach
4 km²
Far fewer people are born overseas in Freemans Reach than in the rest of New South Wales. This is a family-focused community where children under 15 make up 21.2% of the population, which is well above the national figure. While the population has shrank by 39% since 2011, the area has become much wealthier, with typical family incomes now much higher than in most similar areas. It is a place of large, detached homes and a strong connection to the land.
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Children are common here, with 21.2% of residents under 15, which is well above the state and national figures. The typical resident is 38, though the population has aged by 14 years since 2011, with seniors now making up 15.6% of the community.
Most residents were born in Australia (86.8%), and only 10.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national average. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English, though there are also Irish and Scottish roots.
English is the primary language for 94.1% of the community. Only 2.9% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales and national averages.
About 62% of people identify as Christian, while 32.6% have no religion. This last figure has risen by 10 points since 2011 and is well below the national average.
A higher-than-usual 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, a figure that has risen by 8.4 points since 2011. Many residents hold Certificate III or IV qualifications, and 44.2% finished Year 12.
The area is significantly wealthier than most similar places, with a typical family income of $2,264 per week. This is a sharp increase from 2011, and 25.6% of households now earn $3,000 or more a week.
About 30.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the state average. Asthma is the most common condition, and 9.5% of residents have a mental health condition.
Family care is a priority here, as 29.0% of people care for children unpaid, which is well above the national figure. Unpaid housework is also much more common than in most other areas.
Homes are larger than average, with 2.9 people per home. Most households are couples with children (64.1%), and very few people live alone compared to the state average.
Every single home in the area is a separate house, and 92.7% have three or more bedrooms. While renting is far less common than elsewhere, typical monthly mortgage payments of $2,150 are among the highest for similar areas.
Cars are essential as no one commutes by public transport and 99.3% of homes have at least one vehicle. Working from home is quite common, with 22.2% of the workforce doing so.
The community is very stable, with only 23.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas since 2011.
Working or looking for work is much more common here than in most similar areas, at 68.2%. Many residents work in construction, education, or health care, and the unemployment rate is slightly lower than the national figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk. While most homes are near public transport, the hilly terrain and lack of shops make walking difficult.