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Chambigne
194 km²
A typical resident in Chambigne is far older than the national average, with a typical age of 57. This sparsely populated area is a mix of seniors and children, with nearly 30% of the population under 15. It is a quiet, rural community where everyone speaks English and almost all homes are detached houses owned outright. Life here is car-dependent and modest, with household incomes falling well below the state and national figures.
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The community has a contrasting age split, with 25% of people aged 65 and over and a high proportion of children under 15, which is far above the national figure of 18.2%.
The population is almost entirely born in Australia, with no overseas births recorded. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, Irish, and Scottish.
English is the only language spoken at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
About 66.7% of residents identify as Christian, while 29.2% of people have no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.
Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 7.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%.
Incomes are very low here, with the typical household earning $833 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.
Health challenges are common, as 47.9% of people have a long-term health condition and 12.5% need help with daily activities, both of which are well above the national average.
A notable 13.2% of residents have served in the Defence Force, far above the national figure of 2.8%, though there are no recorded volunteers.
There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Most homes are occupied by couples, with 53.7% having children and 41.5% without, while 26.1% of people live alone.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 65.2% owned outright, far above the national figure of 31.0%, and no one renting.
Residents rely entirely on cars, as 100% of homes have a vehicle and there are no public transport stops in the area.
The community is very stable, with only 20% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.
The unemployment rate is 0.0%, with people working in industries such as education, agriculture, and construction.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.
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