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Deepwater
1 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Deepwater are among the lowest in the region, with most families earning just $1,075. This small community of 315 people is far older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 59. The area is primarily made up of seniors and retirees, which helps explain the very high rates of home ownership and the low number of children. It is a quiet, residential pocket where most people live in detached houses.
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The community is aging rapidly, with the typical resident now 59 and people aged 65 and over making up 40% of the population. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people represent 7.6% of residents, which is well above the national figure of 3.2%.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those with English, Australian, Irish or Scottish ancestry make up the vast majority of the population. Only 7.9% of people were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, with 91.4% of people using it exclusively at home. Very few residents use another language, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
Over half the population identifies as Christian, while 32.7% report having no religion. This last figure has risen 13 points since 2011, though it remains well below the national average.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 5.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.
Incomes are very low compared to the rest of the state; the typical weekly personal income is just $427. Only 2.1% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a figure far below the national average.
Health challenges are common here, with 43.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 15.2% of residents need help with daily activities.
A high number of residents have served in the Defence Force, at 8.2%. Unpaid care is a common activity, though the number of people caring for children has fallen 13 points since 2011.
Small households are the norm, with 37.8% of people living alone. This is much higher than the national figure and consistent with the area's high proportion of seniors.
Housing is very stable, with 100% of homes being separate houses and 55.9% owned outright. Rent is much lower than average, with the typical weekly rent at $200.
Cars are the primary way to get around, as 0% of people commute by public transport. About 7.9% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The population is relatively stable, with 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national rate. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
Only 32.4% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure. The unemployment rate is 11.5%, which is well above the state average.
The area is very walkable, with nearly every home within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools. This makes it much more walkable than most of New South Wales.