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Alfredtown

75 km²

Few services are within walking distance in the rural setting of Alfredtown, making it a car-dependent community. It is a small, predominantly white area where family life is central, with 20% of the population being children. Residents are generally well-off, with typical household incomes well above the national figure. The area is characterised by large, detached homes and a workforce strongly tied to agriculture and health care.

Despite high local incomes, the area's schools serve a less advantaged intake.

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The population is slightly older than the state average, with a typical age of 41. It has a higher proportion of children than most areas, while the 65 and over group is well below the national figure of 17.2%.

Australia is the primary birthplace for 92.5% of residents. Only 6.3% were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home in this community. This is far below the national figure, where 22.3% of people use another language.

The area is more religious than most, with 77.5% identifying as Christian. The proportion of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

A quarter of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is much higher than most similar areas. However, the proportion who completed Year 12 is well below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical household incomes are well above the national figure, reaching $2,624 a week. This wealth is reflected in the workforce, where 24.6% of people earn $2,000 or more weekly, a figure far above the national average.

While no residents need help with daily activities, mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.3% of the population.

This is a highly active community where 27.7% of people volunteer, far above the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework is also very common, and 5.8% of residents have served in the Defence Force.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 3.1 people per household. Most families consist of couples with children, and very few people live alone.

Every home is a separate house, and 88% have three or more bedrooms. Renting is non-existent here, as 52% of homes are owned outright and others are owned with a mortgage.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, with no one using public transport to commute and every home owning at least one vehicle. About 26.3% of the workforce works from home.

The community is relatively stable, with 28.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Workforce participation is very high at 87.7%, far above the national figure of 61.1%. The most common industries are agriculture, health care, and construction, with no one currently unemployed.

The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent. There are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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