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Curra
20 km²
A population surge of 175% since 2011 has transformed Curra into a much larger community of nearly 2,000 people. This is an older area, with a typical resident aged 46 and a high proportion of seniors. Many residents face challenges with health and lower incomes, which is consistent with the area's low level of university qualifications. The community is predominantly based in detached houses and is heavily reliant on cars for everyday needs.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 21.4% of people aged 65 and over. While the number of children has fallen since 2011, the total population grew significantly to 1,956 people.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 14.1% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the primary language for 92.4% of the community. Only 2.5% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below both the state and national averages.
About 46.8% of people report no religion, which is well above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 21 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is much lower than in most similar areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.5% of residents completed Year 12, far below the state and national figures.
Typical incomes are far below the national average, with a typical personal weekly income of $480. Households earning $3,000 or more per week are very rare at only 6.6%.
Health challenges are common here, as 38.9% of people have a long-term health condition. The 12.5% of residents needing help with daily activities is among the highest for its level.
Unpaid care is a significant part of local life, with 17.3% of people providing unpaid care, which is well above the national figure. However, volunteering has fallen since 2011 to 10.7%.
Families with children make up 50.4% of the area. While people living alone have increased to 21.9%, the typical home still holds 2.6 people.
The area is dominated by separate houses, 95% of which are detached. Home ownership is strong, with 38.7% of homes owned outright, well above the national average.
Reliance on cars is nearly total, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Most homes have at least two vehicles, and only 6.5% of people work from home.
The community has seen significant movement, with 45.5% of residents arriving in the last five years. However, recent arrivals from overseas have fallen to 2.2%.
Job prospects are challenging, with an unemployment rate of 9.8%, which is well above the state and national figures. Only 46.8% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no schools, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk for most homes.