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Burraboi

308 km²

A vast gap in housing and income separates Burraboi from the rest of the state. This tiny community of 106 people is almost entirely made up of detached houses and is heavily reliant on cars. While typical incomes are well below national figures, the area is distinguished by a high rate of volunteering and a workforce deeply rooted in the land. It is a rural pocket where most residents are older than the national average and work predominantly in agriculture.

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The typical resident is 44, making the community noticeably older than the national figure. About 15.3% of people are in de facto relationships, which is well above the state and national averages.

This is a community with deep local roots, as no one was born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and Scottish.

English is the primary language here, with only 2.8% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as the 28.3% of people reporting no religion is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than in most areas, with only 6.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the national figure of 26.3%.

Typical household incomes are well below the national figure, and no households earn $3,000 or more per week. The typical household brings in $1,312 weekly.

Residents are generally healthier than the national average, with far fewer people reporting long-term health conditions or needing help with daily activities.

While fewer people provide unpaid care or do housework compared to most areas, volunteering is high at 20.7%, which is well above the national figure.

First Nations people make up 3.8% of the population. Those in this group are far younger than the national average, with a typical age of just 6 years.

People living alone are far more common here than elsewhere, making up 37.5% of households. This contrasts with a high percentage of couples with children.

Every home is a separate house, and 100% have three or more bedrooms. Rent is extremely low at $100 a week, and monthly loan payments are among the lowest in the country.

The area is entirely car-dependent, with no public transport stops. This is reflected in the workforce, where 38.2% of people work from home.

The population is relatively stable, with 26.5% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure.

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main drivers of the economy, employing 61.8% of the workforce. Full-time employment is slightly higher than the national average.

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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