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Nebo
2 km²
High weekly incomes define the character of Nebo, where the typical family earns $2,353, well above the national figure. This is a relatively young community, with a typical resident aged 37 and very few seniors. While the population has shrunk by 32% since 2011, those who remain often earn significantly more than the state average. It is a place where high-paying mining and transport jobs support a high rate of renting and large detached homes.
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The typical resident is 37, and the area is much younger than most, with seniors making up only 5.8% of the population. De facto relationships are very common here at 25%, which is far above the national figure.
Most residents were born in Australia, and only 8.4% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the dominant language, and only 1.8% of people use another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and no residents reported speaking little or no English.
Religious affiliation is higher than in many other areas, with 27.7% of people reporting no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 4.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 23.9% of residents completed Year 12, far below the national figure.
Incomes are a standout feature; the typical personal weekly income is $1,092, well above the national figure. Since 2011, typical household incomes have risen by $1,126.
Residents report very good health, with long-term health conditions affecting only 14.7% of people, far below the national figure. Only 2.8% need help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid work and volunteering is much lower than in most areas. Only 7.5% of people volunteer, a figure that has fallen by 15 points since 2011.
Many residents live alone, representing 34.7% of households, which is well above the national figure. However, nearly half of all families are couples with children.
Renting is very common at 54.9%, far above the national figure, while only 16.2% of homes are owned outright. Most residents live in separate houses, with 78% of homes having three or more bedrooms.
The community is almost entirely dependent on cars, as 0.0% of people use public transport to get to work. Nearly 42% of homes have two vehicles.
The population is relatively stable, with 32.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 5.8%.
Employment is dominated by mining and transport, and 74.7% of the workforce is in full-time roles, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate is low at 3.7%.
While almost everyone lives within a short walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries or health services.