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Arumpo
5,396 km²
Families with young children define Arumpo, where 30% of the population is under 15. This small community of 40 people is noticeably younger than the rest of Australia, with a typical resident aged 35. Most of the population is Australian or of English and Scottish descent. It is a place where people predominantly work from home and live in larger households, with nearly no seniors residing in the area.
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The area is far younger than the state and national figures, with no residents aged 65 and over. De facto relationships are very common here, making up 21.4% of the community, which is far above the national figure.
The population is almost entirely born in Australia, and no one was born overseas, which is far below the national average. Most residents claim Australian, English, or Scottish ancestry.
English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below both the state and national figures.
Christianity is the most common faith, while those with no religion make up 20% of the population, a figure far below the national average of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is low compared to most areas, with no adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and only 41.2% completing Year 12, which is far below the national figure.
Personal income is a little above the national figure, with a typical weekly amount of $928. However, no one earns $2,000 or more per week, which is far below the state and national averages.
Residents are generally healthy, with no one needing help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure of 5.8%.
Unpaid care for others is more common here than in most areas, though the number of people doing significant housework is far below the national average.
The First Nations population is very small. Those identified are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 57 and a typical personal income of $1,125, which is far above the national figure.
Households are larger than typical, with 2.8 people per home. This is consistent with the high number of children and the fact that 64.5% of families are couples with children.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are far above the national average at $4,117, while typical weekly rent is among the lowest in the country at just $25.
Work patterns are unique here, with 61.9% of people working from home, which is far above the national figure. There are no public transport stops or routes in the area.
The community is very stable, with only 10% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing dominate the workforce, making up 95.2% of jobs. Full-time employment is well above the national average at 66.7%, and there is no unemployment.
The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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