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Nelligen
2 km²
A typical resident in Nelligen is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 56. This small community of 245 people has seen a sharp increase in seniors, who now make up 30.2% of the population. The area is largely residential and non-family oriented, with very few children and a high proportion of older adults. Many residents own their homes outright, contributing to a quiet, settled character in the Eurobodalla region.
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The population is far older than the national figure, with seniors aged 65 and over making up 30.2% of the community. Children under 15 are well below the state average at 8.6%, a figure that has fallen 10 points since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, though those born overseas make up 13.1% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 48.6%.
English is the dominant language, with only 1.6% of people using another language at home, a figure far below the national average. No one in the community reported speaking little or no English.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 53.1%. People reporting no religion make up 33.5%, which is about the same as the New South Wales average.
Educational attainment is lower than most areas, with only 8.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with a typical weekly household income of $1,089. Only 3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is among the lowest for its level.
Long-term health conditions are well above the national average at 36.7%, with arthritis being the most common. Mental health conditions are also a little above the national figure at 10.6%.
Volunteering is common here, with 16.8% of people helping out, which is well above the state average. A little more people than usual provide unpaid care, and 4.1% have served in the Defence Force.
The community is mostly made up of couples without children, who account for 52.3% of families. People living alone make up 27% of households, which is a little above the national figure.
Housing is almost exclusively separate houses, with 99% of homes being detached. Home ownership is very high, as 53% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as every single home has at least one motor vehicle. No one in the community uses public transport to get to work.
About 36.8% of residents moved here in the last five years, though there have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
The unemployment rate is a little below the national average at 2.8%. Many of the local workforce are employed in construction and accommodation and food services.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a low walkability score of 2.4. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries.