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Uranquinty
1 km²
Every single home in Uranquinty is a separate house, making it one of the few places with this layout. This small community has a young feel, with 23.1% of people being children and a typical resident aged just 37. Most families here are couples with children, and there is a strong presence of people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. It is a stable area where people tend to stay for a long time, living in large family homes.
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Children under 15 make up 23.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. The area is generally younger than most, and 5.6% of residents are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, though this is a little lower than it was in 2011.
The community is predominantly Australian born, with only 4.8% of people born overseas, a figure far below the New South Wales average of 29.3%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the primary language for almost everyone here, with only 1.0% using another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 64.4% of residents identify as Christian, while 27.8% have no religion. This lack of religious affiliation has risen 12 points since 2011, though it remains well below the state average.
More people here hold a bachelor degree or higher (13.6%) compared to most similar areas, and the number of residents who finished Year 12 rose 11 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household income is $1,571, which is higher than most similar areas but a little below the national figure. Incomes have risen significantly since 2011, with the typical family income increasing by $1,011.
Mental health conditions are reported by 12.3% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. However, the proportion of people needing help with daily activities is lower than the state average at 5.2%.
Unpaid care is common here, with 34.4% of people caring for children, a figure well above the national average. About 15.4% of residents are volunteers, which is slightly above the state figure.
Homes are typically large, with 2.7 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 62.6% of households are couples with children, while people living alone are much less common than in most areas.
Almost 90% of homes have three or more bedrooms, and renting is very uncommon at 11.4%, far below the state average. Most people own their home, with 52.5% paying off a mortgage.
Cars are essential for almost everyone, as 79.6% of workers drive to work and 0.0% use public transport. Only 4.8% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.
The population is very stable, with only 26.8% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The area has a very strong job market, with an unemployment rate of just 1.6%. More adults are working or looking for work (63.2%) compared to most similar areas.
The neighborhood is very convenient for pedestrians, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 99.6% near health services. However, no one lives within a 10-minute walk of public transport.