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Bithramere
70 km²
Older than most similar areas, Bithramere is a small rural community where the typical resident is 51. It is a place of stability, with a high proportion of seniors and very few recent arrivals. The area is largely residential and car-dependent, with a strong preference for large, detached family homes. With about 32% of its people aged 65 and over, it is far older than the state and national averages.
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The population is notably older than the national figure, with 31.9% of residents aged 65 and over. While children under 15 make up 17.2% of the community, de facto relationships are much less common than in most areas.
Australia is the birthplace for 84.7% of residents, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the state average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.
English is the only language used at home by 93.9% of residents. The proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 60.1%. About 33.1% of people report having no religion, which is well below the national figure.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 11.3% of the community, which is far below the state average. Around 45.4% of residents completed Year 12.
Typical weekly household income is $1,625, which is a little below the state figure. Very few people earn $2,000 or more a week, a rate far below the national average.
Long-term health conditions are reported by 32.5% of residents, which is well above the national figure. Asthma and arthritis are the most common conditions.
Volunteering is common, with 17.3% of people helping out, which is well above the state average. Unpaid childcare is also higher than in most areas.
There are five First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $3,500, which is far above the national figure, and the typical age is far younger at 12 years.
Families with children are common, making up 57.9% of households. People living alone are much less common here than in most other areas.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, which make up 96.8% of dwellings. Home ownership is very high, with 53.2% of homes owned outright, far above the state average.
The community is entirely dependent on cars, as 0% of people commute by public transport. Most homes have two or more vehicles.
The population is stable, with only 28.3% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure.
Full-time employment is much higher than in most areas at 66.7%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, or health care and social assistance.
Bithramere is completely car-dependent, with no schools, shops, or parks within a 15-minute walk. There is no public transport in the area.
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