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Birganbigil

93 km²

Birganbigil is a very small rural community of just 59 people where most households are large and owned outright. It is a place of stark contrasts, with a high number of volunteers and a strong workforce, yet many residents face significant long-term health challenges. The area is almost entirely made up of detached houses and is heavily dependent on cars for all daily needs.

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The typical resident is 41 years old, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. There are few children, with only 11.9% under 15, but a high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to most areas.

The community is almost exclusively Australian-born, with 0.0% of residents born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures. Those with listed ancestry are primarily Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the only language spoken at home for 96.6% of the population. No one in the area speaks little or no English, a figure far below the state and national averages.

Christianity is the most common faith at 61.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 27.1%, which is well below the state figure and far below the national average.

Education levels are much lower than in most similar areas, with only 8.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 34.9% have completed Year 12, far below the national figure of 58.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,600, which is a little below the national figure. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week, and typical personal incomes are well below those of the state and nation.

Long-term health conditions are very common here, affecting 42.4% of people, which is far above the national average. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 15.3%, though no one requires help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common, with 25.0% of residents participating, far above the national figure. Unpaid care for children is lower than average, while unpaid housework is slightly above the state average.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people recorded here, which is lower than most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.9 people per home, and 86.4% of families consist of couples with children. No one-parent families live in the area.

Every home in Birganbigil is a separate house, and 60.0% are owned outright, which is far above the national figure. Renting is non-existent here, as 0.0% of households rent.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes. While 31.3% of workers work from home, others rely on cars, and half of all homes have three vehicles.

The community has seen a fair amount of movement, with 38.6% of residents having moved house in the last five years.

A high 70.8% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far above the state average. Most of those employed work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.

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

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