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Adaminaby
2 km²
Far older than the national average, Adaminaby is a small town where the typical resident is 52. The community has shrunk by 31% since 2011, now consisting of just 257 people. It is a place of contrasting trends, where a growing number of seniors and people living alone meet a high proportion of outright homeowners. This shift toward an older, smaller population is reflected in the town's quiet character and its very low number of children.
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The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This age gap is highlighted by the fact that 27.2% of people are seniors, and the proportion of children under 15 has fallen sharply since 2011 to 11.3%.
People born overseas make up 16.7% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, together accounting for 68.9% of residents.
English is the main language for 75.9% of residents. While 6.2% use another language at home—a figure much higher than in similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
Christianity is the most common faith at 45.5%. About 31.1% of people report no religion, which is a little below the state figure and well below the national average.
Educational qualifications are generally lower than the national average, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. The proportion of people who completed Year 12 has also fallen since 2011 to 28.0%.
Typical incomes are much lower than the national figures, with the typical household earning $928 a week. Only 9.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the state average of 25.2%.
About 27.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the state and national averages. Arthritis is the most common reported condition, affecting 12.8% of residents.
Participation in unpaid care and housework is much lower than in most areas, though 16.1% of people volunteer. Notably, 7.0% of residents have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the national figure.
Living alone is very common here, with 43.3% of people in single-person households—far above the national average. Consequently, the typical home has just 1.9 people, among the lowest at this level.
Most residents live in separate houses, and 54.6% own their home outright, which is far above the national average. While the typical weekly rent of $300 is well below the state average, it has risen since 2016.
Cars are the main way to get around, but 13.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the national average. About 5.8% of people use public transport for commuting, a figure well above the state average.
The population is relatively stable, with 24.6% moving in the last five years—far below the national average. However, recent arrivals from overseas have risen to 11.6% since 2011.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 64.0%, but the number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state figure. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is a little above the national average.
The town is somewhat walkable, with 90.3% of homes within 15 minutes of groceries and 92.2% near a park. However, no homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and none are within 15 minutes of health services.