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Curlewis
5 km²
A notable shift in age and population has seen Curlewis grow by 17% since 2011, becoming a much younger community with a typical resident now aged 36. The area is distinctive for its strong Indigenous presence, with 26% of people identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, far above the national figure. This is largely a residential hub of detached houses where families are common and children under 15 make up a higher proportion of the population than in most similar areas.
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The community is much younger than most areas, and children under 15 make up 21% of the population. A high proportion of residents are in de facto relationships, at 18.1%, which is well above the national figure.
The area is very homogenous, with 90.2% of people born in Australia and only 3% born overseas, which is far below the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for 91.9% of the population. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, a figure far below the New South Wales average.
Religious views have shifted significantly, with those reporting no religion rising 32 points since 2011 to reach 45%, which is well above the national figure.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 27.9% completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,367, which is well below the national figure. However, there has been a rise in higher earners, with 14.5% of households now earning $3,000 or more a week.
About 29.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state average. Those needing help with daily activities make up 6.9% of the population.
Volunteer rates are much lower than most areas at 10.8%, falling 9.4 points since 2011. About 25.5% of people provide unpaid care for children.
Families are typically larger here, with 2.6 people per home. One-parent families are more common than in most areas, making up 19% of households.
Every single home in Curlewis is a separate house, and 85.5% have three or more bedrooms. Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,019, which is far below the national figure.
Car reliance is absolute, as 0% of homes are without a motor vehicle. Only 3% of the workforce works from home, which is far below the national average.
The area has seen a steady increase in movement, with 35.4% of people moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
While 61.1% of adults are working or looking for work, the unemployment rate is 9.0%, which is well above the national figure. Common jobs include machinery operators and labourers.
Residents are well-positioned for parks, schools, and public transport, though no one is within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.