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Pambula
8 km²
A far older population than the national average defines Pambula, where the typical resident is now 54. This community has seen a significant shift since 2011, with a sharp rise in seniors and a drop in children. It is a place where more than half of the homes are owned outright and many residents lead active lives through volunteering. The area feels established and quiet, with a small population of 1,627 people living in a very walkable setting.
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Seniors make up 32.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure of 17.2%. In contrast, children under 15 have fallen to 13.6%, well below the New South Wales average.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 10.4% of the community, which is far below the state and national figures.
English is the primary language for almost everyone, with only 2.1% of people using another language at home, far below the national average of 22.3%.
A large number of residents report no religion, at 49.5%, which is far above the national figure and has risen sharply since 2011.
The area has a higher proportion of people with a bachelor degree or higher (19.8%) than most similar areas, though this remains well below the state average.
Typical weekly household income is $1,231, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. This is consistent with a population where many residents are older and potentially retired.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 38.4% of people living with a long-term health condition and 9.2% needing help with daily activities.
Volunteering is very common, with 22.7% of people helping out, a figure well above the national average of 14.1%.
Living alone is more common here than in most areas, with 32.6% of people in single-person households. This helps explain why typical homes are smaller, with only 2.2 people per house.
Home ownership is very high, with 51.1% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure of 31%. Most people live in separate houses, though three-bedroom homes have become less common since 2011.
Cars are the main way to get around, but 12.8% of people work from home, which is much higher than in most similar areas.
The community is quite mobile, with 41.5% of people having moved house in the last five years, a figure slightly above the state average.
Only 48.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%. However, the unemployment rate is very low at 2.5%.
Pambula is very walkable, with a score of 6.3. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, groceries, and public transport.