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Birriwa
77 km²
A huge 37.8% of residents are volunteers, making Birriwa one of the most community-minded areas in the region. This is a small, sparsely populated place where 100% of homes are separate houses, most of which have three or more bedrooms. The community is older than the national average, yet it also has a high proportion of children. It is a deeply traditional area, with almost everyone born in Australia and very few people using a language other than English at home.
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The typical resident is 47, which is far older than the national figure of 38. However, children under 15 make up 22.2% of the population, well above the national average of 18.2%.
The area is almost entirely Australian-born, with 0.0% of people born overseas, a figure far below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the only language used at home by 88.9% of residents, and no one in the community speaks little or no English.
Christianity is very common here at 91.1%, while those with no religion make up only 15.6%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and just 27.0% completing Year 12.
Typical family income is $2,125 a week, which is about the same as the national figure. No households earn $3,000 or more per week.
People needing help with daily activities make up 8.9% of the population, which is well above the national average of 5.8%.
Community spirit is high, with 37.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure of 14.1%. This is consistent with a high 32.4% of people caring for children unpaid.
First Nations people make up 6.7% of the population, well above the national average of 3.2%. Their typical personal income is $725, which is well above the national figure of $540.
Living arrangements vary widely, as 40.0% of people live alone, while 66.7% of families are couples with children.
Every home in Birriwa is a separate house, and 95.0% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average of 73.8%.
The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops or routes available. 19.2% of people work from home.
The community is very stable, with only 11.1% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Jobs are concentrated in agriculture, forestry and fishing, which account for 57.7% of work. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.
The area has a walkability score of 0.0, meaning it is completely car-dependent with no shops, schools, or parks within a 15-minute walk.
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