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Ardlethan
2 km²
Typical household incomes in Ardlethan are among the lowest in the region, with a typical weekly income of $734. This small community of 352 people has seen its population shrink by 29% since 2011 and is now far older than the national average. It is a highly walkable place where most people own their own homes outright and a large number of residents are retirees.
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The typical resident is 56, and the area is far older than the rest of Australia, with 33% of people aged 65 and over. An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population of 8.2% is well above the national figure, though this has fallen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas birthplaces make up only 8.2% of the population, which is far below the national average. English, Australian, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community, with only 3.4% using another language at home. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.
Christianity is the most common faith, while 30.7% of residents report having no religion. This last group has grown significantly, rising 21 points since 2011.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 40% of residents finished school at Year 10.
Weekly personal incomes are among the lowest in the country, with a typical amount of $448. Only 5.6% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the state average.
Health challenges are common here, as 42.6% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.2% need help with daily activities. Both figures are well above the national average.
The area has a high rate of volunteerism at 24%, far above the national figure. This is consistent with a high percentage of people providing unpaid care, which stands at 17.5%.
Many residents live alone, accounting for 44.7% of households—a figure far above the national average. This helps explain why the average home only has 1.9 people.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 65.8% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rent is very low at $150.
Most people use a car to get to work, and no one uses public transport. About 7.6% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, with 31.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is 14.5%, which is well above the national figure. Only 37.7% of adults are working or looking for work, a rate far below the state average.
The area is very walkable, with 97% of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services and 96% within reach of groceries. Most residents also live within a short walk of a park and a school.