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Buckenderra
84 km²
Seniors make up a huge 71.4% of the population in Buckenderra, making it one of the oldest areas in the state. This sparsely populated spot has just 21 residents, all of whom are adults. It is a quiet, predominantly English-speaking community where most people were born in Australia. With no children or young adults living here, the area is very still and lacks the hustle of larger towns.
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The community is far older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 70. There are no children under 15, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population is well below the state average.
Residents are overwhelmingly born in Australia, which is far below the national figure for overseas births. English and Scottish ancestries are the most common.
English is the only language used at home, a figure that is far below the state and national averages for linguistic diversity.
The area is more religious than most, with 66.7% of people identifying as Christian and no residents identifying as having no religion.
Education levels are lower than the national figure, with only 20% of residents completing Year 12 and 15% holding a bachelor degree or higher.
Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical weekly household income of $1,166. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.
Health challenges are common here, as 28.6% of people need help with daily activities and 38.1% have a long-term health condition, both of which are far above the national average.
Community participation is very low, with no residents volunteering or providing unpaid care, and figures for childcare are far below the state average.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are small, with only 1.8 people per home, which is well below the national figure.
Rent is exceptionally low, with the typical weekly rent at just $79, far below both the state and national figures.
The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.
About 28.6% of residents have moved house in the last five years, a rate far below the national average.
Only 15% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national figures.
The area is highly car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.2, as there are no schools, health services, or public transport stops within a 15-minute walk.
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