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Minnie Water
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A small rural settlement in the Clarence Valley, Minnie Water (L) is a quiet community of 187 people. The area has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 59 and over a third of the population being seniors. This shift is reflected in the declining number of children and a shrinking total population, which fell by over half since 2011. It is a place of detached houses and high home ownership where many residents now work from home.
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The community is far older than the national figure, as the typical resident is 59 and 34.2% are seniors. This is a stark change from 2011, when the typical age was 37. Meanwhile, children under 15 make up only 10.2% of the population.
The area is predominantly Australian-born, with only 7.0% born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, accounting for over 87% of residents.
English is the primary language for nearly everyone, with 94.7% using it only. Very few people use another language at home, at just 1.6%, and no one reported speaking little or no English.
Nearly half the population (49.2%) report no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This represents a significant rise of 33 points since 2011.
While 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, this is well below the national figure of 26.3%. However, the level of education has risen since 2011, with more people completing Year 12.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure, sitting at $1,312. This has fallen by $207 since 2011, and most people earn under $650 a week.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 36.4% of residents. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 20.9%.
The community is very active in volunteering, with 25.3% of people helping out, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid care is also common, with 17.9% providing support to others.
Almost 30% of people live alone, a figure that has risen by 17 points since 2011. Couples without children are the most common household type at 46.4%.
The area is almost entirely made up of separate houses, with 56.8% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Most homes are large, with 86.5% having three or more bedrooms.
Cars are essential here, as every single home owns at least one motor vehicle. While 0% use public transport to commute, 26.5% of workers now work from home, a huge increase since 2011.
The population is relatively stable, with only 28.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. No recent arrivals from overseas were recorded.
Working or looking for work is much less common here than in most areas, at 43.8%. Those who are employed often work in construction, health, or education.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.6, far below the state average. While every home is within 15 minutes of a park, there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.