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Binalong Bay
1 km²
A far older population defines Binalong Bay, where the typical resident is now 60. This small community has seen a significant shift since 2011, with the number of people aged 65 and over rising by 24 points. While the population shrank by 39% over the decade, the area has become more educated and international, with a notable increase in overseas-born residents. It is a place of detached homes and quiet streets, largely residential and deeply skewed toward retirees.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with 36% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, children under 15 make up only 10.5% of the population, a figure that has fallen 12 points since 2011.
People born overseas make up 17.8% of the population, a figure that rose 13 points since 2011 and is now a little above the state average. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Irish.
English is the primary language for 89.9% of residents, and no one reported speaking little or no English. While 4.5% of people use another language at home, this is far below the national figure.
Over half of the population (51%) reported having no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 26 points since 2011.
Residents are well qualified, with 52.5% having completed Year 12 and 23.3% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Both figures have risen sharply since 2011.
Typical incomes are much lower than the state and national figures, with a typical household earning $1,012 a week. However, 9.4% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, which is a little above the Tasmanian average.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 38.9% of people. Arthritis is the most reported condition, affecting 15.8% of residents.
Volunteering is very common, with 26.5% of people helping out, far above the national figure. This is alongside a high rate of unpaid housework, performed by 35.4% of residents.
Homes are smaller than usual, with just 2.0 people per household. This is consistent with a high number of people living alone (30.6%) and couples without children (63%).
Every single home in the area is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 56.2% of properties owned outright, far above the national figure.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one uses public transport to commute and every home has at least one motor vehicle. About 11.5% of workers work from home.
Movement into the area is steady, with 38.5% of people having moved in the last five years. However, there were no recent arrivals from overseas.
Working or looking for work is less common here than elsewhere, with only 50.2% of adults in the workforce. Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 33.7%.
The area is highly car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, grocery store, or health service. Most residents do, however, live within a short walk of a park.