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Byrock
3,581 km²
A tiny population of just 26 people defines the sparsely populated area of Byrock. This rural community is noticeably older than the national average, with a typical resident aged 41 and no residents aged 65 or over. It is a largely Australian-born community where most people speak only English and a high proportion of the population identifies as Christian. The area is car-dependent and lacks basic local amenities like schools or health services.
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The population is quite small, with only 26 residents. While the typical age is 41, there are no seniors aged 65 or over, and children under 15 make up 15.4% of the community.
Everyone here was born in Australia, which is far below the national figure. Those who listed an ancestry were most commonly English or Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, with no one using another language or speaking little or no English, placing the area far below the state and national figures.
Most residents identify as Christian, while the proportion of people with no religion is 19.2%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational attainment is very low, with no residents holding a bachelor's degree or having completed Year 12, and no schools located within 3 km.
Typical personal weekly income is $574, which is well below the national figure. While typical family income is around $2,149, typical household income is among the lowest at $687 per week.
Long-term health issues are common, with 38.5% of people reporting a condition—far above the national figure—and 11.5% reporting a mental health condition.
Unpaid care for children is common at 23.8%, and 14.3% of people provide some form of unpaid care. However, there are no volunteers in the community.
While there are no First Nations residents recorded, the typical First Nations personal income is $2,500, which is far above the state and national figures.
Homes in Byrock are smaller than usual, with only 1.9 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
The area has a low density of residents per room, with only 0.70 people per bedroom, a figure that is well below the state average.
Public transport is limited to buses, and while there are two stops, it takes about 40 minutes to walk to the nearest one.
The community is relatively stable, with 33.3% of residents having moved in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
Job activity is very low, with only 33.3% of adults working or looking for work, which is far below the national figure of 61.1%.
Byrock is highly car-dependent with a low walkability score. There are no grocery stores, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.
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