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Narrandera
8 km²
Older residents and families with children define the community of Narrandera. With 25.6% of people aged 65 or over, the area is noticeably older than the national average. It is a place where nearly 16% of the population is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is far above the state and national figures. These diverse age groups and a strong Indigenous presence shape the character of this New South Wales town.
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The population is older than most areas, with a typical age of 44 and a high proportion of seniors. While the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population remains far above the national average at 15.8%, this figure has fallen by 8.3 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 5.9% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries after Australian.
English is the main language for 86.3% of the community. Only 3.9% of people use another language at home, and very few people speak little or no English, which is well below the state average.
Christianity remains the most common religion at 56.2%. Meanwhile, the number of people reporting no religion rose 21 points since 2011 to reach 31.6%, though this is still well below the national figure.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 9.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 30.9% of residents had Year 10 as their highest year of school.
Typical incomes are well below the national figure, with a typical household earning $1,025 a week. Only 7.8% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the New South Wales average.
Health challenges are more common here, as 35.9% of people have a long-term health condition. This is well above the national average, and 9.7% of residents need help with daily activities.
Local volunteering is strong, with 17.2% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. Around 13.5% of people provide some form of unpaid care.
One-parent families make up 25.3% of households, a figure far above the national average. A high number of people also live alone, accounting for 35.3% of the community.
The area is dominated by separate houses, making up 92.6% of homes. Typical weekly rent is $210, which is far below the national figure, and 37.3% of homes are owned outright.
Cars are the primary way to get around, with 70.3% of people driving to work. Very few people use public transport, and 8.6% of homes have no motor vehicle.
Recent arrivals from overseas have increased significantly, rising 18 points since 2011 to 24.9%. This is far above the state and national averages.
The local workforce is smaller than average, with 49.5% of adults working or looking for work. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is a little above the national figure.
The town is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or health service. However, only 28.6% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport.