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Uralla
8 km²
A significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 15.8% defines the community of Uralla. It is a town of 2,385 people where residents are generally older than the national figure, although the typical age has dropped to 46. The area is predominantly Australian-born with a high proportion of separate houses and a strong culture of volunteering. While incomes are generally lower than state averages, there has been a steady rise in qualifications and earnings since 2011.
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The town has a much higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most areas, rising 12 points since 2011. Residents are noticeably older than the state average, and a quarter of the population are seniors aged 65 and over.
Uralla is very traditional in its origins, with 87.9% of people born in Australia. Only 7.0% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure.
English is the dominant language, spoken by 92.9% of the community. Only 2.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure.
Over half of the population identifies as Christian. Those with no religion now make up 36.6% of the community, a figure that has risen 18 points since 2011.
Educational attainment is growing, with the proportion of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher rising to 17.0% since 2011. This is higher than in most similar areas, although it remains well below the state average.
Incomes are well below the national figure, with the typical household earning $1,106 a week. However, earnings have improved, as the typical household income rose by $400 since 2011.
Health challenges are common here, as 38.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This is reflected in the 9.1% of residents who need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is strong, with 20.9% of people helping out, well above the national figure. Caregiving is also common, with 16.5% of residents providing unpaid care.
The town has a high number of people living alone (33.1%) and a much higher rate of one-parent families than most areas. Typical households are smaller than average, with 2.2 people per home.
Separate houses are very common, making up 89.7% of all homes. While 39.0% of homes are owned outright, typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $250.
Most people rely on cars, but there has been a shift toward flexible work, with the number of people working from home rising 12 points since 2011 to 16.3%.
The population is relatively stable, with 35.2% of people having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 5.4%.
About 52.9% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate of 5.9% is slightly above the state average. The most common industries are education, health care, and construction.
The area is somewhat walkable, with most homes within a 15-minute walk of a park or school. Notably, access to health services within a short walk is far above the state average.