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Caldwell
370 km²
A high proportion of First Nations people and young families define the sparsely populated area of Caldwell. This community is noticeably younger than the national average, with a typical resident aged 35 and children under 15 making up over a quarter of the population. Most residents are born in Australia, and the area is largely non-residential with only 42 people. These family-focused demographics are reflected in the large household sizes and a high number of de facto relationships.
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The community is much younger than most areas, with a typical age of 35 and a high percentage of children under 15 at 26.2%. First Nations people make up 19.0% of the population, which is far above the state and national figures.
The population is almost entirely Australian-born, with no one born overseas. Ancestry is predominantly Australian, English, and Scottish.
English is the only language used at home, with no residents using another language or speaking little to no English, placing the area far below state and national averages.
A large majority of the community has no religion, at 64.3%, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%.
The area is well-qualified, with 36.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Many of these qualifications are in health and agriculture.
Typical personal and family incomes are well below the state and national figures, with typical weekly personal income at $599 and no one earning $2,000 or more a week.
Residents are generally healthy; only 14.3% have a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.
Providing unpaid care is common here, with 22.2% of people doing so, far above the national average. Additionally, 8.6% have served in the Defence Force, which is well above the state average.
There are 8 First Nations people in the area. Their typical personal income is $374, which is well below the national figure, and their typical age is 28, noticeably older than the national average.
Homes are larger than in most areas, with 3.0 people per home. Most are family households, and 77.1% are couples with children.
Housing costs are much lower than the state and national figures, with a typical weekly rent of $125 and typical monthly loan payments of $1,300.
The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. 70% of people drive to work, while 20% work from home.
The population is very stable, with only 15% of people moving in the last five years, far below the national figure of 40.7%.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 60% of workers. Full-time employment is very high at 85%, far above the national average, though only 52.8% of adults are working or looking for work.
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no schools, shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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