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Delegate
2 km²
A small and ageing population defines Delegate, where the typical resident is now 55. The community has seen its size shrink by 47% since 2011, leaving a sparsely populated area with many seniors and a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence. Most people live in detached houses and earn well below the national figure. It is a quiet, residential pocket where many residents are now retired or living alone.
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The area is far older than most, with the typical age rising 16 years since 2011 to reach 55. There is a strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander presence at 9.5%, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 3.4%.
Most residents were born in Australia (82.6%), and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure at 7.5%. Australian, English, Irish, and Scottish are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home by 91.5% of residents. No one in the community reported using another language at home or speaking little to no English.
About 57.7% of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 32.3% of the population, a figure that is well below the national average.
Educational qualifications are lower than most areas, with only 8.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 34.5% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state figure.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the typical household earning just $658 a week. No households earn $3,000 or more weekly, and the typical personal income of $431 is far below the national figure.
Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 40.3% have a long-term health condition and 10.4% need help with daily activities. Arthritis is the most reported long-term condition.
Volunteering is relatively common at 18.2%, which is well above the national figure. However, far fewer people provide unpaid care for children or other people compared to most areas.
Nearly half of all residents (47.4%) live alone, and homes are small, with only 1.9 people per household. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, at 21.1%.
Home ownership is very high, with 56.7% of homes owned outright. While most are separate houses, typical weekly rent of $150 and monthly loan payments of $837 are both far below the state and national figures.
Cars are essential, as 67.2% of workers drive to work and no one uses public transport. About 9.8% of the workforce works from home.
The population is very stable, with only 25.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas are also low at 8.1%.
Fewer adults are working or looking for work (38.6%) compared to most areas. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, which is well above the national figure of 5.1%.
The area is very walkable for daily needs, with almost all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and parks. However, there is no public transport within a 10-minute walk.