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Bibbenluke

54 km²

A far older population than the national average defines Bibbenluke, where the typical resident is 52. This small community is mostly made up of detached houses and families, with a striking number of children under 15. While many residents are older, the area remains very traditional, with almost everyone born in Australia and speaking only English. It is a sparsely populated rural setting where life revolves around the home and car.

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The typical resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 38. However, children under 15 make up 23.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 18.2%.

The community is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with 84.1% born here. This means the proportion of people born overseas is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

English is the only language used at home for 93.9% of the community, and none of the residents speak little or no English.

Christianity is the primary faith for 61% of the population, while those with no religion make up 30.5%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 31.7% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Incomes are generally low; the typical family earns $1,449 a week, which is well below the national figure of $2,120.

Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with 35.4% of people reporting a condition, including a high rate of mental health issues at 13.4%.

Volunteering is common, with 20.9% of people helping out, well above the national figure of 14.1%. There is also a higher presence of former Defence Force members compared to most areas.

First Nations residents are typically much older than the national average at 52 years, though their personal income is well above the national figure for this group.

Most homes are occupied by couples, with 54.5% having no children. People per home is 2.3, which is a little below the national figure of 2.5.

Every home in the area is a separate house, and 46.9% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Rents are also much lower than usual at $195 a week.

The area is highly car-dependent, with no one commuting by public transport and every home owning at least one motor vehicle.

About 33.8% of the population moved into the area in the last five years, which is well below the national figure of 40.7%.

The local workforce is active, with 64.2% working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 0.0%. Many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or grocery store.

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