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Barellan
1 km²
Typical household incomes in Barellan are far below the national figure, with no one earning $3,000 or more per week. This small community of 276 people has aged significantly, as the typical resident is now 49. It is a place where many live alone or in one-parent families, and there is a strong presence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The area has seen a decline in children and a rise in seniors over the last decade.
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The community is far older than the state average, with seniors making up 31.2% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 12.0% of residents, a figure that rose 9.0 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 4.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English is the most common ancestry at 48.9%.
English is used in 88.0% of homes, and the proportion of people using another language at home fell to 1.4% since 2011. No one in the area speaks little or no English.
Christianity is the most common religion at 60.5%. The number of people reporting no religion rose 13 points since 2011 to 23.9%, though this is still well below the national figure.
Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas, with only 6.0% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. About 32.6% of residents listed Year 10 as their highest year of school.
Typical weekly household income is $981, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. This has fallen by $232 since 2011, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents struggle more with health than most areas, with 35.5% having a long-term condition and 12.3% reporting a mental health condition. About 9.1% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is higher than the national average at 20.1%. Many residents provide unpaid care or do significant housework, while 22.2% care for children unpaid.
Living arrangements are unusual compared to the state, with a very high 45.0% of people living alone. One-parent families make up 27.1% of households, far above the national average.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with nearly half (49.6%) owned outright. Rent is much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly cost of $200.
Most people drive to work, and 0.0% use public transport. About 9.2% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is a little above the national figure.
The population is very stable, as only 20.9% of residents moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 62.9%, though overall fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas. The unemployment rate rose to 6.2% since 2011.
The area is somewhat walkable, with every home within 15 minutes of a school and a park. However, no one lives within a 15-minute walk of groceries.