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Telegraph Point
2 km²
A far older population than the national average marks Telegraph Point, where the typical resident is 48. This small community has seen its population shrink by 24% since 2011, now totaling 210 people. It is a predominantly residential area where everyone lives in a separate house and many are in de facto relationships. The community is notably more likely to identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander than most other parts of the state.
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The area is much older than the national figure, with nearly a quarter of residents aged 65 or over. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 7.1% of the population, a figure that has risen significantly since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up only 6.7% of the population, which is far below the state and national figures. Australian and English ancestries are the most common.
English is the primary language here, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national average, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.
A little more than 40% of residents report having no religion, which is well above the New South Wales figure. Christianity is the other main affiliation at 42.9%.
About 15% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is higher than in most similar areas but far below the state average. Many residents have a Certificate III or IV as their highest qualification.
Typical weekly incomes are well below the national figure, with the usual family earning $1,375. Only 8.6% of households earn $3,000 or more a week, which is lower than most areas.
People needing help with daily activities are more common here than in most areas, at 7.1%. Mental health conditions are also slightly more frequent than the state average.
Unpaid care is common, with 16.7% of people providing support, a figure well above the national average. Volunteering is also more frequent than the state average, though it has fallen since 2011.
Families with children are common, making up 54% of households, and there are fewer one-parent families here than in most other areas. About 27% of people live alone.
Every home in the area is a separate house, and 42.9% are owned outright, far above the national figure. Renting is much less common than elsewhere, at only 11.4%.
The area is very car-dependent, with 71.1% of workers driving to work and no one using public transport to commute. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school or park.
Residents tend to stay put, as only 24.2% moved in the last five years, which is far below the national average. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.
About 53% of adults are working or looking for work, though full-time employment is much lower than most areas. Many locals work in health care, construction, or transport.
The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score far below the state average. This is likely due to the steep terrain and a complete lack of nearby shops, health services, or schools.