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Uki
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A shrinking population has seen Uki (L) lose more than half its residents since 2011. It is now a small, older community where the typical resident is 48, far older than the national figure. While the area is sparsely populated, it remains a highly walkable hub with many residents owning their homes outright. This transition toward a smaller, older population is reflected in the rising number of seniors and people living in de facto relationships.
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The community is significantly older than the state average, with 22.7% of people aged 65 and over. This senior population has grown by 5.3 points since 2011, while the number of children under 15 has fallen.
People born overseas make up 13.7% of the population, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the New South Wales average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
Most residents speak only English, though 4.7% use another language at home. The number of people who speak little or no English has risen slightly to 2.4% since 2016.
A majority of the community reports having no religion, at 50.2%. This is far above the national figure and has risen by 28 points since 2011.
Qualified residents are more common than in similar areas, with 19.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the proportion of people who finished Year 12 has fallen by 8.4 points since 2011.
Typical weekly household incomes are well below the national figure at $1,192. Earnings have fallen across the board since 2011, with only 5.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week.
The area has a lower rate of long-term health conditions and fewer people needing help with daily activities than most similar areas. Mental health conditions are reported by 10% of residents.
Volunteering is more common here than in most similar areas, though the rate has fallen since 2011. Unpaid care for children and other people is lower than the state average.
One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas, rising by 17 points since 2011. People living alone account for 20.5% of households.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 47.9% of homes are owned outright, which is far above the national average. Renting has become more common, rising by 17 points since 2011.
No one in the area commutes by public transport, and 17.5% of workers operate from home. About 8.2% of homes do not have a motor vehicle.
The community has seen significant movement, with 45.9% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 13.8% of the population.
Unemployment is among the highest for its level at 13.1%, which is well above the national figure. Only 47.5% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is very walkable, with nearly all homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and schools. This makes it far more accessible than the state average.