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Cudal
1 km²
Nestled in the Cabonne region of New South Wales, Cudal is a small, aging community of 317 people. It is a place where residents are far older than the national average, with the typical resident now aged 46. The area is defined by a strong sense of stability, with very few people moving in recently and a high number of homeowners. While the population has shrunk slightly since 2011, it remains a family-oriented space with a notable number of children.
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The community is aging quickly, as the typical resident is now 46 and the share of seniors has risen to 23.7%. This is well above the national figure, though there are still a fair number of children under 15.
Most residents were born in Australia, with only 4.4% born overseas—a figure far below the state and national averages. Ancestry is predominantly Australian and English.
English is the only language used at home for everyone in the area. There are no residents who speak little or no English, which is well below the national figure.
Christianity is the main faith for 64% of residents. Those reporting no religion make up 28.1% of the population, which is far below the Australian average.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 4.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents finished school at Year 10, and the share of those completing Year 12 is far below the national figure.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,102. While personal and family incomes have risen since 2011, the area remains lower-earning than most of the state.
Health struggles are common here, as 40.4% of people have a long-term health condition—far above the national figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most reported conditions.
Residents are more likely to volunteer and provide unpaid care than people in most other areas. This is consistent with a higher rate of people doing significant unpaid housework.
Homes are generally smaller than average, with 2.2 people per dwelling. About 27.7% of people live alone, while half of all households consist of couples with children.
The area is dominated by separate houses, 94.2% of which are detached. Home ownership is high, with 45.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national average.
Cars are essential here, as 60.4% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport to commute. Most homes have at least two vehicles.
The population is very stable, as only 29.5% of people moved in the last five years—far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also well below the state average.
Full-time employment is much higher here than in most similar areas. The local workforce is largely made up of labourers, technicians, and tradespeople.
Almost every home is within a short walk of a park or school, yet no one can walk to groceries or health services. This makes the area's walkability score slightly below the state average.