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Pallamallawa
1 km²
Surrounded by parks and schools but lacking basic shops and health services, Pallamallawa is a small community of 305 people in the Moree Plains. It is a notably older area, where the typical resident is 53, and it has seen a significant rise in its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population since 2011. The community is mostly composed of homeowners living in detached houses, with a workforce that is heavily concentrated in trades and agriculture.
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The typical resident here is 53, which is far older than the national figure of 38. This aging trend is seen in the 24.6% of people aged 65 and over, while the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population has risen to 16.7%, far above the state average.
The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 2.3% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%. Most residents claim Australian or English ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, with 0.0% of residents speaking another tongue, which is far below the New South Wales average of 26.6%.
About 41.6% of people identify as Christian, while 26.6% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is far below the national figure of 38.9%, though it has risen since 2011.
Educational qualifications are among the lowest for similar areas, with only 3.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national average of 26.3%.
Typical personal weekly income is $561, which is well below the national figure of $805. However, the number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen to 14.6% since 2011.
People needing help with daily activities make up 8.2% of the population, which is a little above the national average of 5.8%. Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition at 12.8%.
Participation in unpaid work is very low; only 9.0% of residents volunteer and 10.5% provide unpaid care, both of which are well below the national figures.
One-parent families make up 25.3% of households, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. Households are generally small, with 2.2 people per home.
Homes are mostly separate houses, and 47.2% are owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%. Typical weekly rent is much lower than average at just $180.
The area is heavily reliant on cars, with 70.2% of people driving to work and 0.0% using public transport. Very few homes, only 3.4%, have no motor vehicle.
The community is very stable, with only 20.5% of people having moved in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
While unemployment is 0.0%, the number of adults working or looking for work is far below the state average at 35.9%. Jobs are mainly in agriculture, retail, and trade.
Residents can easily walk to a park or school, but the area is mostly car-dependent because there are no groceries or health services within a 15-minute walk.