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Oaklands
6 km²
A typical resident in Oaklands is far older than the national figure, with a median age of 53. This small community has shrunk by 18% since 2011 and is now largely made up of seniors and older adults. It is a place where most people own their homes outright and live in detached houses. The area is sparsely populated and characterized by a population that is significantly older and earns less than the state average.
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The area has aged significantly, with the typical resident now 17 years older than in 2011. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 25.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state average at 8.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 90.3% of the community, and the use of other languages at home is far below the national average.
Christianity is the most common religion at 56.1%, while the proportion of people reporting no religion is well below the national figure.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 4.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state average.
Incomes are much lower than the national figure, with the typical weekly household income of $890 falling far below the New South Wales average.
Health challenges are common here, as 40.8% of people have a long-term health condition, which is far above the state average. Mental health conditions are also well above the national figure.
The area has a high rate of volunteering at 26.9%, which is far above the national figure, though far fewer people care for children unpaid compared to the state average.
Living arrangements have shifted toward smaller households, with 40.2% of people now living alone—a rise of 25 points since 2011.
Housing is almost exclusively detached houses, and 60.9% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rent is also much lower than the national figure at $150 per week.
The community relies heavily on cars, as no one commutes by public transport and 0.0% of the workforce works from home.
The population is very stable, with far fewer people moving into the area in the last five years compared to the national average.
Full-time employment is well above the national average at 63.9%, and the area reports no unemployment.
While most homes are within a short walk of parks, schools, and health services, no one can walk to groceries or public transport.