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Trangie
2 km²
A far higher proportion of people identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in Trangie than in the rest of the state. This small community has a shrinking population that is significantly older than the national average, though it has seen more children under 15 since 2011. Life here is defined by a strong connection to the land and a modest pace, with most residents living in detached houses and typical incomes falling well below the national figure.
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Indigenous residents make up 28.4% of the population, a figure that has risen 24 points since 2011. The area is also far older than the national average, with nearly 30% of people aged 65 and over.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian born, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national figures. This trend has continued as the overseas-born population fell nearly 10 points since 2011.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 2.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Religious affiliation is common here, with 61.8% of people identifying as Christian. The share of people reporting no religion is far below the national average.
Formal qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 30% of residents have completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.
Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual household earning $971. Only 5.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.
Health challenges are more common here, as long-term health conditions affect 36.3% of residents. This is well above the national figure, and 8.6% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteer rates are well above the national average at 17.9%. Additionally, 14.5% of people provide unpaid care, which is higher than in most other areas.
Household structures are quite distinct, with a very high proportion of people living alone (41.9%) and one-parent families (27.0%) far exceeding the national average.
Most people live in separate houses, and 44.5% own their home outright. Rent is much lower than the national figure, with the typical weekly rent at just $175.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, as no one commutes by public transport. However, about 9.4% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than in most areas.
The population is relatively stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the rest of Australia. There were no recent arrivals from overseas.
While the share of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average, full-time employment has risen to 67.1% since 2011. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry, or fishing.
Trangie is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store. This high level of access to amenities is far above the state average.